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Adjective
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Our two nations enjoy the world’s longest undefended border, largest trading partnership, and nearly a century of military cooperation, from the beaches of D-Day to the fight against al-Qaeda in Afghanistan.—
Ian Cooper,
Sun Sentinel,
5 May 2025 -
Ukraine says that would amount to surrender and leave it undefended if Moscow attacks again.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Until recently, most insurance companies followed the American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s definition for fertility, which defined infertility as a condition in which heterosexual couples couldn’t conceive after a year of unprotected intercourse.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Thick smoke can block out the sun and wreak havoc on anyone outdoors with unprotected eyes, noses and throats.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Insulated pots can also provide a bit of extra protection for root systems that can be susceptible to extreme temperature swings, Vater says.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 June 2025
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Most aren’t susceptible to personal appeals with no payback.—
Stephen Collinson,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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However, the absence of formal requirements means that the owner of the sole proprietorship can be personally liable for the business’s debts and obligations, including tax bills and legal awards.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The jury found the county, Spitzer and Nelson liable for $3 million in damages, including $1.5 million for past emotional distress.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Left unsecured, these can become dangerous projectiles capable of shattering windows or damaging vehicles or other property during high winds.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The United Nations said earlier this month that Israeli authorities have forced them to use unsecured routes within areas controlled by Israel’s military in the eastern areas of Rafah and Khan Yunis, where armed gangs are active and trucks were stopped.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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McNeeley drilled 43 percent of his unguarded catch-and-shoot 3s for UConn.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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His career hamstrung by bipolar disorder and stints in psychiatric hospitals, Johnston first found acclaim as an unguarded and guileless songwriter in the late ’80s with tunes that cut instantly to the emotional quick.—
Grayson Haver Currin Eli Durst,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Delaying Or Delegating High-Impact Decisions An insecure startup founder or leader will often delay or delegate high-stakes choices, fearing blame.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The Studio, which casts Rogen as a well-meaning but deeply insecure executive who’s suddenly promoted to studio head, isn’t exactly a revolutionary idea.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
3 June 2025
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The president’s embrace of Moscow and corresponding pivot away from Europe is pushing the continent to become more independent and leaving its people far more exposed.—
DMYTRO KULEBA,
Foreign Affairs,
30 May 2025
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The ensemble featured a strapless, sculpted black corset top with an exposed zipper.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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“Assailable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assailable. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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