unopposed
adjective
un·op·posed
ˌən-ə-ˈpōzd 
1
: not opposed
an unopposed invasion
: having no opponent
a politician who is running for election unopposed
2
medical
: being or relating to estrogen replacement therapy in which a progestin (such as medroxyprogesterone acetate) is not coadministered to reduce the potential risks (such as endometrial cancer) associated with estrogen used alone
A woman who has had her uterus removed can take the estrogen "unopposed"—that is, without the addition of progestin.—
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Shea was challenged by Supervisor Steve Taylor; Coggs-Jones ran unopposed after Supervisor Kathleen Vincent withdrew her candidacy ahead of the vote.
—Journal Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2024
For now, Lyerly is unopposed in the Democratic primary to be decided Aug. 13.
—CBS News, 4 Apr. 2024
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Journal Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2024
For now, Lyerly is unopposed in the Democratic primary to be decided Aug. 13.
—CBS News, 4 Apr. 2024
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unopposed
adjective
un·op·posed
-ə-ˈpōzd
: being or relating to estrogen replacement therapy in which a progestin (as medroxyprogesterone acetate) is not coadministered to reduce the potential risks (as endometrial cancer) associated with estrogen used alone
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