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unprecedented

[uhn-pres-i-den-tid] / ʌnˈprɛs ɪˌdɛn tɪd /


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Until they were suppressed by Soviet authorities, the Helsinki groups facilitated an unprecedented flow of information about the real conditions of Soviet life within the Soviet Union and to Western states.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

An employee from one of the firms told AFP on condition of anonymity that the severity of the crackdown was unprecedented, despite a previous penalty in 2022.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

The country's health ministry said the number of deaths during a heatwave was "unprecedented".

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

LeBron James informed the Lakers on Tuesday he will sign with another team this offseason, extending his career to an unprecedented 24th season, but taking his talents elsewhere.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

That year, its research in lightweight thermonuclear bombs came together with the navy’s urgent desire for a nuclear ballistic missile that could be launched from a forthcoming class of submarines with unprecedented range.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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