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Recent Examples of untried
And finding a new commissioner would not only take months but may leave the West with an untried, inexperienced leader.
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Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Since the election, Reform has tried to refashion itself from a protest vote party to one that could govern – untried and inexperienced, but ready to step in if the Labour Party buckles under its own blunders, and the once-mighty Conservatives drift further into political irrelevance.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Better yet, take the train north to Fort Tryon Park, and study untried ones.
—Walker Mimms, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Still, no fruitful option should be left untried, and China is very unlikely to go along with the United States if the latter does not attempt to address the former’s concerns.
—Doug Bandow, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2016
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Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Since the election, Reform has tried to refashion itself from a protest vote party to one that could govern – untried and inexperienced, but ready to step in if the Labour Party buckles under its own blunders, and the once-mighty Conservatives drift further into political irrelevance.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Better yet, take the train north to Fort Tryon Park, and study untried ones.
—Walker Mimms, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Still, no fruitful option should be left untried, and China is very unlikely to go along with the United States if the latter does not attempt to address the former’s concerns.
—Doug Bandow, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2016
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untried
Adjective
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Transitioning ceramic separator production from pilot to gigawatt-scale is untested.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The cuts — in the billions of dollars — have prompted major donors like the Gates Foundation to seek alternative approaches promising greater efficiency with fewer resources, though whether AI tools can compensate for reduced traditional aid remains untested.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Many of Shapiro's would-be competitors in a Democratic primary won't have to run for office before then.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Things have been even wilder — and more portal-y — over at Georgia Tech, where heaps of O-linemen and receivers have joined the Yellow Jackets’ would-be quarterback of the future in announcing intentions to jump ship.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The postponement has drawn criticism from environmental groups, while cruise operators argue that the extra time is necessary to allow new low- and zero-emission ships to enter service.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Melting sea ice has opened new shipping lanes, including the Northern Sea Route, dramatically shortening transit times between Europe and Asia.—
Paul McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Other signs of unseasoned wood are bark that is tightly attached and a wet, fresh-looking center with lighter and drier looking wood near the edges or ends.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Overall, tasters agreed that, despite being unseasoned, Westbrae’s chickpeas still had plenty of character.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Local officials have grown increasingly wary of unprepared and inexperienced hikers setting out on some of the toughest peaks during perilous conditions.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Ryan, in his first season as the Trojans’ linebackers coach, was dealt a tough hand of mostly young, inexperienced players.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Its locking lid snaps onto a silicone ring, giving it an airtight seal so my butter stays fresh (and doesn’t absorb outside odors).—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Or not feeling super fresh after a nap at 35,000 feet with your mouth hung open?—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The family of five smiled together and wore matching green Louis Vuitton suits.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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The grass really is greener, at least for some.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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