unprecedented

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“The transaction is unprecedented in scale, resulting in the largest local broadcast television group in U.S. history.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

It’s unprecedented, Sinnar explained, because the state-level designation, while distinct, goes beyond the federal law governing the designation of terrorist organizations, which have been restrained by the First Amendment.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

A government spokeswoman said the vaccine programme was "unprecedented" and reflected the strength of the UK's world-leading life sciences sector, the universal public health system and the extraordinary dedication of health and care staff.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

It’s not unprecedented for struggling companies to latch onto the hot trend of the moment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Once the bugs were worked out of the Bonsack machines, Duke churned cigarettes out of his factories at an unprecedented rate—823 million in 1889—and at a price his competition couldn’t match.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson