unwritten
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The problem with unwritten rules, of course, is that some people have already been taught them.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
When it comes to etiquette in tennis, there are a fair few unwritten rules.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Daniel Mummolo, with the Department of Justice, pushed back during a hearing on the motion Thursday, telling Frimpong that that policy “does not exist either in written or unwritten form.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
They are the unwritten rules that delineate who is trying to look the part, who wants to stand out and how everyone balances professionalism with self-expression.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
The universe may forget us, but it can’t forget us until we're gone, and we’re still here, our futures still unwritten.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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