as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control
unchecked corruption in the state's prison system
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Elie also interviews astrophysicists, who are part of a growing number of scientists warning of the growing risks posed by the unchecked expansion of satellite networks and space debris.
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Lise Pedersen, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Tuberculosis anywhere is a threat to people everywhere and allowing tuberculosis to spread unchecked throughout the world is bad news for all humans.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 19 Mar. 2025
With a blend of liquid exfoliants, this primer helps control excess oil in your T zone (which, when left unchecked, amplifies the appearance of pores).
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025
However, if misinformation spreads unchecked, the company could face backlash from users, regulators and advertisers.
—Esat Dedezade, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Lise Pedersen, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Tuberculosis anywhere is a threat to people everywhere and allowing tuberculosis to spread unchecked throughout the world is bad news for all humans.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 19 Mar. 2025
With a blend of liquid exfoliants, this primer helps control excess oil in your T zone (which, when left unchecked, amplifies the appearance of pores).
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025
However, if misinformation spreads unchecked, the company could face backlash from users, regulators and advertisers.
—Esat Dedezade, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Unchecked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchecked. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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