as in alone
not under someone's care or watch
Do not leave your child unattended. Many forest fires are caused by campfires left unattended.
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Recent Examples of unattended
Young children and pets should never be left in unattended vehicles, officials warn, as temperatures inside cars could reach deadly levels within minutes.
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Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024
That label covered many categories, from being exposed to dangerous situations in a home to being left unattended.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 4 July 2024
From unattended campfires to arson or sparks from power lines, over 84% of the wildfires affecting communities are human-ignited.
—Discover Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
Also, consider handing out the treats instead of leaving them unattended for self-service.
—Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024
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Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024
That label covered many categories, from being exposed to dangerous situations in a home to being left unattended.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 4 July 2024
From unattended campfires to arson or sparks from power lines, over 84% of the wildfires affecting communities are human-ignited.
—Discover Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
Also, consider handing out the treats instead of leaving them unattended for self-service.
—Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Unattended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unattended. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
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