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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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This is no time to experiment with the untested deep thoughts of do-gooders who couldn’t find Roseland, Englewood or Humboldt Park without GPS.—
Tim Egan,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the McLeod family, a young man in his 30s who went untested recently died of cancer, Guilford said.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Right-fielder Austin Slater threw out one would-be run at home plate.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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Governor Gavin Newsom, who’s barred by term limits from seeking reelection but is considered a presidential hopeful in 2028, has yet to endorse a would-be successor.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Even the more politically active class of nonprofits — 501(c)(4) groups, like the relatively new American Hunters and Anglers — can’t make political activity its primary activity.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Colorado Rockies are rolling out a lineup of new food offerings ahead of Opening Day, featuring everything from oversized hot dogs to inventive twists on classic ballpark staples.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Even if your sauce is properly seasoned, your dish will taste flat when unseasoned noodles are added.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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Where girl dinner is a charming (if not a little bit dumb) smorgasbord of snacky things like cheese and pretzels and salami, boy kibble (🤢) consists of unseasoned ground beef and white rice, consumed for the protein of it all.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Mullin will also face congressional Democrats’ wrath as lawmakers on Capitol Hill have already begun to investigate DHS for the massive contracts to individuals and companies that were inexperienced, had connections to Noem’s staff, or contained other irregularities.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Mar. 2026
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Schaeffer won over most of the Rockies players quickly, but, fielding a young, inexperienced team, Colorado limped toward the finish line, going 4-21 in September.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Breakfast with thick waffles or puffy omelets come with housemade fresh cinnamon rolls the size of a baseball, drizzled with icing.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Across the Charlotte area, more than two dozen markets are offering fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and more, all while supporting local growers and makers.—
Evan Moore
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This yellowy-green syrup gets mixed with the snow to make a tangy, spicy snow cone.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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In November 2021, Bailey was crossing Saratoga while the pedestrian signal was green.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Untried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untried. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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