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unless

[uhn-les, uhn-] / ʌnˈlɛs, ən- /


CONJUNCTION
upon any less condition than
Synonyms


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But proponents of this theory point out that faster hiring should be pushing down the unemployment rate—that is, unless labor supply were rising, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Higher intakes are sometimes needed during illness, frailty or recovery, unless someone has been advised to restrict protein because of kidney disease or another condition.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

New Zealand still need another 218 runs to win and unless conditions change dramatically, that looks a daunting task.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“Each revisit weakens the floor unless a clear catalyst steps in.”

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

They won’t escape unless there’s a bad storm with really big waves.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr



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