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
Before signing off on any agreement with Israel, for example, the Saudis will likely want the Biden administration to provide solid security guarantees, unhindered supplies of advanced weapons, and an agreement to help build the country’s civilian nuclear infrastructure.
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Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 7 Mar. 2023
This could mean that immune defenses may not be as effective against mirror bacteria, leaving animals and plants vulnerable to unhindered infection.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
To ensure that Israel’s military campaign against Iran and its proxies in Syria (where Russia is active) can continue unhindered, Israel has sought to avoid confronting Moscow.
—Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 7 Mar. 2023
This was, in effect, an open door through which the team were able to walk unhindered and move through the organization’s demilitarized zone and straight into the network.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 7 Mar. 2023
This could mean that immune defenses may not be as effective against mirror bacteria, leaving animals and plants vulnerable to unhindered infection.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
To ensure that Israel’s military campaign against Iran and its proxies in Syria (where Russia is active) can continue unhindered, Israel has sought to avoid confronting Moscow.
—Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 7 Mar. 2023
This was, in effect, an open door through which the team were able to walk unhindered and move through the organization’s demilitarized zone and straight into the network.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhindered
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There’s a didactic, Brechtian structure to the movie — Brecht is cited several times in the dialogue — in which Jude asks the viewer to question what the death of Ion means in a society wracked by rampant capitalism, racist nationalism and religious extremism.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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Musk has claimed there is rampant fraud taking place at the SSA, including payments being made to millions of long-dead recipients, which has been widely disputed.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As a result, many chronic diseases remain uncontrolled for years, leading to worsening health and skyrocketing medical costs.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Based on preliminary information, the Falcon 9 rocket part was dragged out of orbit in an uncontrolled manner, which is likely why the vehicle appeared to reenter Earth’s atmosphere over Europe and crash-land this week.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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The pardon power is about as absolute and unbridled as any power in the Constitution is.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
23 Jan. 2025
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Dave ran his shows with confidence, a clear vision, unbridled enthusiasm and, above all else, kindness.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 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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