unclassified
adjective
un·clas·si·fied
ˌən-ˈkla-sə-ˌfīd 
1
: not subject to a security classification
unclassified information
2
: not placed or belonging in a class
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Military officials did not clarify whether additional engagements occurred beyond those shown in the unclassified video.
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Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Perry was the only lawmaker whose phone was physically seized, according to unclassified FBI records.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 31 Dec. 2025
However, the Interior Department has said unclassified documents show the spinning of the massive turbine blades paired with the reflection from the towers causes issues with radar systems, according to the Associated Press.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
At the time of the incident, police said that no foul play was suspected, adding that an investigation into Sanchez's unclassified death remains ongoing.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
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Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Perry was the only lawmaker whose phone was physically seized, according to unclassified FBI records.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 31 Dec. 2025
However, the Interior Department has said unclassified documents show the spinning of the massive turbine blades paired with the reflection from the towers causes issues with radar systems, according to the Associated Press.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
At the time of the incident, police said that no foul play was suspected, adding that an investigation into Sanchez's unclassified death remains ongoing.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Unclassified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclassified. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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unclassified
adjective
un·clas·si·fied
ˌən-ˈklas-ə-ˌfīd
: not classified
especially
: not requiring special treatment for purposes of security
unclassified documents
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