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Recent Examples of untouched
But then the Knicks, down 2–1—in a transformation that will surely be studied and reported on for years to come—flicked some theretofore untouched switch.
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Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
Canopy said leaving those forests untouched is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce carbon emissions and support the global 30 by 30 biodiversity target, which aims to protect 30 percent of the world’s land and waters by 2030.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
The case eventually grew cold and sat untouched for decades.
—Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
But a starting point of their issues, the personnel department, was largely untouched as the franchise kept walking through the wilderness.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2026
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Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
Canopy said leaving those forests untouched is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce carbon emissions and support the global 30 by 30 biodiversity target, which aims to protect 30 percent of the world’s land and waters by 2030.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
The case eventually grew cold and sat untouched for decades.
—Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
But a starting point of their issues, the personnel department, was largely untouched as the franchise kept walking through the wilderness.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untouched
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Not only is Earth's celestial neighbor a pristine time capsule ripe for study – preserved almost unaltered throughout the course of billions of years – but the moon is viewed as a stepping stone for human exploration deeper into space.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Without a root-and-branch breakdown of this legacy, there is the ever-present danger that, though names and governments might change, these prisons will reemerge unaltered.—
Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
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The Drenthepad covers roughly 340 kilometers (211 miles) across the unspoiled Dutch province of Drenthe, passing megalithic tombs, heathlands, forests and small villages, and crossing three national parks.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Drenthepad, Netherlands The Drenthepad stretches roughly 340 kilometers (211 miles) across the unspoiled province of Drenthe in the northern Netherlands.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Police said at the time that three other children at the daycare were unharmed.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Valerie was found unharmed in the basement.—
Alyssa Modos,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Troopers located the gauge inside the residence and determined the radioactive source remained intact and undamaged, according to a news release.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Some infrastructure was also undamaged, including the propellant farm where the rocket's fuel is stored and distributed, as well as the water tower critical for sound suppression and fire prevention during launch, Limp said in his latest update on social media.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Children kicked scooters down unblemished asphalt and lawns were crossed with the parallel stripes of a recent mow.—
Maggie Slepian,
Longreads,
14 May 2026
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But reading while eating (or eating while reading, depending on your priorities in the moment) comes with risks to both your digestion and the unblemished condition of your book.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The city's website also includes guidelines regarding the disposal of sandbags — only dry and uncontaminated bags should be reused, and those that have been exposed to floodwaters should be placed in residents' bulk trash piles for collection.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Lin collects uncontaminated plastics which include needle and medication caps, as well as plastic containers.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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But the prosecutor leading the case against the Tates, Rareș Stan, had an unsullied reputation.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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For those who have lost everything so others can appear unsullied, the only recourse may be getting what they’re owed in blood.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Some are fortunate to have a source of clean water and pipes that ensure that water reaches residents' homes untainted.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Reich acknowledges there's no form of untainted money.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Untouched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untouched. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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