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The key to the ethicality of reporting on personal or unflattering information is if the information is deemed essential or necessary for the public to make informed decisions as consumers or citizens.—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026 Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott immediately characterized an unflattering AI image of him as being racist.—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2026 In smaller rooms, harsh or overly bright lighting can feel clinical, emphasizing tight corners and casting unflattering shadows.—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 May 2026 Murray’s shooting splits, dragged down by his 4-for-17 Game 6, were just as unflattering.—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unflattering