unguarded
Example Sentences
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The longest unguarded border in the world runs between our two countries.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
When she began her acting journey, Nakajima thought she’d turn to drama, but there’s something more unguarded in comedy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
I wish I could tell you I got some good gossip, but there wasn't a single unguarded moment.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026
The government blamed the disorder on a ragged retreat by the Syrian Democratic Forces that left the camp unguarded for hours and made it difficult to re-establish security.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026
“The cook left it unguarded for a minute, and I—I, uh, wanted to take a pancake, but I, uh, didn’t.”
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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