as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control
in the absence of appropriate oversight, the unhindered deforestation of the region continues
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Recent Examples of unhindered
They are armed with automatic weapons – largely smuggled from the United States – and move unhindered through the narrow, winding alleys of their neighborhood strongholds in Port-au-Prince, which national and multinational police forces are often unable to navigate in their bulky armored vehicles.
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Linnea Fehrm, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Mar. 2025
In space, which has become part of the commons thanks to the profusion of satellite technology, maintaining openness requires spacecraft to be allowed to operate unhindered.
—Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2019
The outlines of a deal seem clear: an immediate and unconditional cease-fire, unhindered humanitarian access, and an all-inclusive national dialogue.
—Terrence Lyons, Foreign Affairs, 24 Nov. 2021
Migrants rushed to the U.S. border, many unhindered by Mexican migration agents.
—Maria Abi-Habib, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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Linnea Fehrm, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Mar. 2025
In space, which has become part of the commons thanks to the profusion of satellite technology, maintaining openness requires spacecraft to be allowed to operate unhindered.
—Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2019
The outlines of a deal seem clear: an immediate and unconditional cease-fire, unhindered humanitarian access, and an all-inclusive national dialogue.
—Terrence Lyons, Foreign Affairs, 24 Nov. 2021
Migrants rushed to the U.S. border, many unhindered by Mexican migration agents.
—Maria Abi-Habib, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhindered
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From waking our brains up 100 times a night to doubling our risk of developing Alzheimer's disease to triggering rampant inflammation, chronic stress is one of the most biologically disruptive forces in modern life.—
Michael Franco
May 15,
New Atlas,
15 May 2025
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This high-moisture environment is ideal for mold and mildew, encouraging rampant growth through the affected areas and producing an unpleasant musty smell.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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Classic facial movements include smacking your lips, doing sucking motions, sticking your tongue out or against the inside of your cheek, grimacing, chewing, puffing out your cheeks and rapidly blinking your eyes, all in uncontrolled manners.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Long story short, the uncontrolled airflow of a standard blow dryer can create tangles galore on loose to tight curl patterns while the nozzle detachment used to create a smooth blowout effect does away with curls entirely.—
Georgia Day,
Vogue,
14 May 2025
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Through it all ran a strain of unbridled optimism in America — as a nation, as a place to make money, as a place to give opportunities to those who need it most.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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In an hour-long interview with TIME on April 22, Trump cast the first three months of his term as an unbridled success.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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It’s made out of clear acrylic material, so there’s nothing in the way of an unhampered view.—
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2024
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In that case, given the need to respond quickly, the commander in chief’s power should remain unhampered.—
Richard K. Betts,
Foreign Affairs,
13 Feb. 2018
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