unattended
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But McDermott said modern technology is “a strategic weapon” because he can spend 20 minutes handling important emails that would have stressed him out all weekend if left unattended.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026
But days later the eagle pair left the nest unattended.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
"BMW AG recommends that after starting the engine –- especially after remote engine start –- the vehicle should not be left unattended with the engine running," the carmaker said in a statement.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
"What would never happen was a nursery or primary school child being given a box of nails and left unattended with it. That's kind of what we have done with mobile phones."
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026
Four rats lay dead near the wall, and Killconey’s drum stood unattended in the road.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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