1
: not satisfied or fulfilled
unmet needs
unmet expectations
an unmet deadline
2
: not having met
several unmet individuals
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Carstens suggests that burnout may stem from a combination of factors beyond workload alone, including misalignment, internal pressure, relational strain, and unmet personal needs.
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William Jones,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
This initiative aligns regulatory and coverage processes earlier, enabling national Medicare coverage decisions within 60–90 days of FDA authorization for eligible breakthrough devices addressing unmet needs in Medicare populations.
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Richard Menger Md Mpa,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2026
Judges at the district court ruled in the man’s favor against the tour operator, deeming the vacation defective as the family’s needs were repeatedly unmet.
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Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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William Jones,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
This initiative aligns regulatory and coverage processes earlier, enabling national Medicare coverage decisions within 60–90 days of FDA authorization for eligible breakthrough devices addressing unmet needs in Medicare populations.
—
Richard Menger Md Mpa,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2026
Judges at the district court ruled in the man’s favor against the tour operator, deeming the vacation defective as the family’s needs were repeatedly unmet.
—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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“Unmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmet. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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