unchecked
adjective
un·checked
ˌən-ˈchekt 
: not checked: such as
a
: not hindered, slowed, or restrained
unchecked growth
b
: not verified
unchecked data/information
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Examples of unchecked in a Sentence
unchecked corruption in the state's prison system
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Because of the strict gag order and lack of filmed content, true crime enthusiasts on TikTok who post about the case have begun compiling information from both reputable and unchecked sources.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
He is consumed with grievance, and the man is out for unchecked power.
—ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
The grass, in this case, could be your hair: Dr. Smith says that irritation, if left unchecked, could contribute to a form of alopecia.
—Kiara Byrd, Allure, 31 Oct. 2024
Left unchecked, our inner critic drains us of joy and our ability to connect deeply with others—two essentials for a fulfilling life.
—Susanne Biro, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
He is consumed with grievance, and the man is out for unchecked power.
—ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
The grass, in this case, could be your hair: Dr. Smith says that irritation, if left unchecked, could contribute to a form of alopecia.
—Kiara Byrd, Allure, 31 Oct. 2024
Left unchecked, our inner critic drains us of joy and our ability to connect deeply with others—two essentials for a fulfilling life.
—Susanne Biro, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Unchecked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unchecked. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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