unguarded

Example Sentences

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However, Roope Hintz and Kaapo Kakko struck in quick succession in the third period to ensure Finland ended their campaign on the podium, with Joel Armia and Haula scoring late into an unguarded goal.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

It blamed the chaos on SDF troops, who it says abandoned the camp during the January offensive, leaving the facility unguarded for hours and making it hard to reimpose security.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

The broadcaster said the driver left the vehicle in an unguarded parking lot and spent the night in a nearby hotel.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

The stroke seems to have stripped away some of his old formality, leaving him more open, unguarded, even amused by his own lapses.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

Across the street, leaning against a streetlight decorated with giant red hearts and ribbons, Oliver was gazing at his phone, smiling in this sweet, unguarded way.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows