unregulated

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Recent Examples of unregulated Additionally, congressional leaders and vocal citizens believed the airwaves to be an important national public resource and, in an effort to protect them from unregulated exploitation, exerted pressure to have the airwaves placed under greater federal control. Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026 Competition from unlicensed and unregulated hemp companies has led to declining prices and falling revenue. Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 The animals were near extinction until 1972 when unregulated hunting was halted. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026 Authorities said those measures were aimed at preventing large, unregulated crowds in Davis, though gatherings tied to the event appeared to spread into surrounding areas — including Sacramento County, where the Howe Park crowd drew several hundred people. Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unregulated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unregulated
Adjective
  • Fares are available at Southwest’s ticket counters.
    Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 2 May 2026
  • Brain scans were not widely available, and there was scant knowledge of sleep stages such as REM sleep, when more vivid dreams take place.
    Shayla Love, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Adjective
  • Fresh off his Super Bowl LX duties, Tirico earlier this week was unreserved in his praise for his friend from Long Beach.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
  • The unreserved feedback on the offense comes first.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Developed from firsthand experience in emergency response, its mission is to make critical information, such as utility shutoffs, appliance details, and maintenance records, accessible and shareable among those who rely on it.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Kirah is an astrologer, educator, and creative consultant who is passionate about facilitating accessible astrological education and programming.
    Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Lounges beckon with long communal tables, plush banquettes, and modular sofas designed for meeting and working.
    Terry Ward, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Wave of antisemitic attacks This stabbing is the latest in a string of attacks targeting synagogues and other communal buildings that have left London’s Jewish community in a heightened state of anxiety.
    Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • More willing to put the collective goal of winning a title above all else.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
  • The Seahawks leaned on a collective pass rush rather than one dominant star, finishing the season as one of the league’s more effective defensive fronts.
    Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Ella was explaining to my mother why the teacher had sent a note home with her and recounting how her friend Stacy had played kitchen with a new girl during free time at school and allowed Ella to join them only for the cleanup part.
    Chang-rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
  • Rafaelle lost her mark for a third time in the 56th minute, allowing Martinez to break free.
    Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026

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“Unregulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unregulated. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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