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unless

[uhn-les, uhn-] / ʌnˈlɛs, ən- /


CONJUNCTION
upon any less condition than
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In most cases, Kalshi won’t verify the employment information provided by users unless the company learns of suspicious activity, a Kalshi spokeswoman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Last year's summit in Brazil ended with a modest pact that failed to explicitly mention fossil fuels and many nations fear a repeat unless stronger leadership is shown.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Higher intakes are sometimes needed during illness, frailty or recovery, unless someone has been advised to restrict protein because of kidney disease or another condition.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

New Zealand still need another 218 runs to win and unless conditions change dramatically, that looks a daunting task.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“Whoa, whoa, there! Don’t just stand there, miss— unless you want to be run through by a bunch of sea knaves?”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood



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