unchecked
adjective
un·checked
ˌən-ˈchekt 
: not checked: such as
a
: not hindered, slowed, or restrained
unchecked growth
b
: not verified
unchecked data/information
Examples of unchecked in a Sentence
unchecked corruption in the state's prison system
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Molinaroli claims that in fast-moving industries, AI might greenlight supply chain shifts or unchecked financial models, amplifying small flaws into crises.
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K. H. Koehler, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The biggest concern is that, if left unchecked, invasive pests can devastate native plants, wildlife, and crops.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Male medical professionals then, having read Hippocrates, knew the basics about how menstruation worked, yet superstition, prejudice, and misinformation circulated largely unchecked.
—Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
The unpleasant routine occurs week after week and has continued unchecked for more than a decade.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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K. H. Koehler, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The biggest concern is that, if left unchecked, invasive pests can devastate native plants, wildlife, and crops.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Male medical professionals then, having read Hippocrates, knew the basics about how menstruation worked, yet superstition, prejudice, and misinformation circulated largely unchecked.
—Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
The unpleasant routine occurs week after week and has continued unchecked for more than a decade.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Unchecked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unchecked. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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