unmanaged
adjective
un·man·aged
ˌən-ˈma-nijd 
: not controlled or regulated : not managed
an unmanaged forest
unmanaged fisheries
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Lee attributes the stroke to unmanaged cholesterol and high blood pressure, compounded by stress from balancing her medical practice with TV production demands.
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Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
The cost of leaving these procedures unmanaged is not hypothetical.
—Jacob Crainic, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
By moving away from the black box of unmanaged execution, brands can ensure that complex deliveries—such as white-glove installations—are executed precisely as promised.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2026
Under Tempe city code, property owners are responsible for addressing health or safety hazards on their property, including unmanaged bee colonies, according to the city.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
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Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
The cost of leaving these procedures unmanaged is not hypothetical.
—Jacob Crainic, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
By moving away from the black box of unmanaged execution, brands can ensure that complex deliveries—such as white-glove installations—are executed precisely as promised.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2026
Under Tempe city code, property owners are responsible for addressing health or safety hazards on their property, including unmanaged bee colonies, according to the city.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Unmanaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmanaged. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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