unguarded

Example Sentences

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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 French international was reduced to tears after pouncing on a Pope error to roll into an unguarded net.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

The moment Trai Hume's lofted effort made its way into the unguarded net, Windsor Park erupted.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

The “Turenges” took a room in a hotel overlooking the harbor and discovered, to their surprise, an unguarded entrance that allowed them to observe the quay itself.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 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