unchecked

Example Sentences

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Planning approval does not, however, mean construction can go ahead unchecked.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

But for now, here are three quick ways to build a digital barrier between you and mindless unchecked spending:

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

For some, the rise and fall of Brewdog has been a cautionary tale of unchecked ambition, rapid expansion and hubris.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Sensibility and natural eclecticism, rather than unchecked ambition, is what propels Joseph; he has an innate knack for assembling bands and ensembles, good taste and good timing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Each of these was a real and important factor in the way the fire was able to race through the city unchecked, yet none was singled out as the cause.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy