unless
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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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