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: not seen or perceived
unseen dangers
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: sight sense 1
an unseen translation
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As research evolves and policy takes shape, the growing awareness of microplastics may prove to be the first step in addressing a problem that has, until now, largely gone unseen.
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The challenging conditions were nothing new to many of the people who moved in, who represent an often unseen but growing sector of workers in Israel.
—Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Termites tend to operate unseen but can cause significant damage to wooden structures.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
For people living with disabilities, barriers to tourism can range from the obvious — such as an out-of-service elevator — to the unseen, like an outing that's too long or a setting that's too loud.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The challenging conditions were nothing new to many of the people who moved in, who represent an often unseen but growing sector of workers in Israel.
—Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Termites tend to operate unseen but can cause significant damage to wooden structures.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
For people living with disabilities, barriers to tourism can range from the obvious — such as an out-of-service elevator — to the unseen, like an outing that's too long or a setting that's too loud.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Unseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unseen. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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