unintended

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But Lyons said the recommendations "could have significant and unintended consequences on the economic viability of our hospitality sector at a time when many are operating below viability thresholds".

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Not only would those with unintended pregnancies would suffer, but also those who were miscarrying or had emergency situations like ectopic pregnancies.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

Maybank says Chinese authorities are using the currency’s recent strength, supported by robust exports, as an opportunity to implement regulatory measures while minimizing unintended signals for the yuan.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Researchers also caution that altering powerful brain signaling pathways could have unintended consequences.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

But the suspension of study privileges had an unintended benefit, and that was that I began to read books that I would not otherwise have read.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela