unintended
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However, transfers can have unintended consequences, including Medicaid penalties and tax implications, so make sure you seek out legal counsel before you make any sudden moves.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
He warned that any changes that would “diminish” the commission’s independence “should be approached with caution,” saying that they could have unintended consequences by weakening police oversight and eroding public trust.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
One ongoing study is examining whether unintended radiation exposure to the thymus during lung cancer treatment could affect patient outcomes.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Yet state lawmakers continue to propose and pass reforms at the behest of hospitals to protect this unintended windfall.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Why is the tree on the bottom, with the unintended meaning, the one the reader arrived at?
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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