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undue

[uhn-doo, -dyoo] / ʌnˈdu, -ˈdju /


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Forward guidance has high-minded objectives: making the Fed more transparent and accountable and giving markets the information they need to adapt to future policy shifts without undue surprises.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

For instance, media coverage and public access to juvenile court documents are often restricted to minimise psychological harm caused by undue publicity.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Finally, Ecuador’s coach, Argentine Sebastián Beccacece, complained about the logistics of the trip to Mexico, claiming it involved long journeys that were an undue burden for his team.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Princeton, the spokesperson added, maintains policies that “prevent outside funders from exercising undue influence over research,” including not permitting sponsors to have veto power over publications.

From Salon Jun. 26, 2026

This she takes an undue length of time to unfold and scan.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood




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