unattended
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It further advised residents never to leave pets or children unattended in vehicles, and to check in on loved ones.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
The troops will assist with evacuating residents from areas threatened by the fires and help safeguard homes left unattended during the emergency, the defence ministry said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
In some cases, relatives flee homes when a family member dies, without informing authorities, leaving highly infectious corpses unattended for days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Ed Cullen, from Taunton in Somerset, said when his mum died, she arranged an unattended cremation because she thought it was cheaper - leaving him and his family without the chance to say goodbye.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
“I need to go out for the evening. And the house can never be left unattended while any fires are burning, and I mean candles as well as the fireplace here in your room.”
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
Vocabulary lists containing unattended
"The Tragedy of Macbeth," Vocabulary from Act 2
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The Distance Between Us
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Selection Vocabulary 1, Unit 4
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