unguarded

Example Sentences

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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 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

Yet “True Colors” became a hit anyway, topping the Hot 100 for two weeks thanks in large part to Lauper’s deeply unguarded vocal performance.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025

“Yeah,” he said, and his smile reminded her of what it used to be in Brooklyn, open, unguarded.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie