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unless

[uhn-les, uhn-] / ʌnˈlɛs, ən- /


CONJUNCTION
upon any less condition than
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Example Sentences

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An arbitration panel decision would be binding on the parties for two years unless amended “by written consent of the parties.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

It quoted an informed source as saying that Iran "has stressed that there will be no agreement unless a specified portion of Iran's frozen assets is released at the very first stage".

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

He has only ever been described by Thames Valley Police as "a man in his 60s from Norfolk", as police forces do not usually name people unless they have been charged.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“This is going to happen unless some guy behind me here figures out how we can mitigate this incident. This thing is going to fail. We don’t know when.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“I don’t have one. Not unless you count Mom,” Alex says.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas



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