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
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.
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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
That left toxins to be spewed unhindered into the air and raised temperatures to as high as 100 degrees for shop floor workers.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 25 Nov. 2024
The chair umpire overruled the call on the serve but also ruled that the call had not affected Gauff’s ability and opportunity to return the ball unhindered.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
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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
That left toxins to be spewed unhindered into the air and raised temperatures to as high as 100 degrees for shop floor workers.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 25 Nov. 2024
The chair umpire overruled the call on the serve but also ruled that the call had not affected Gauff’s ability and opportunity to return the ball unhindered.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhindered
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Inconsistent enforcement by untrained or younger employees in convenience stores has led to rampant underage sales in the U.S.—
Markus Lindblad,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Harvard University will provide additional protections for Jewish students under a settlement announced on Tuesday that resolves two lawsuits accusing the Ivy League school of becoming a hotbed of rampant antisemitism.—
Jonathan Stempel,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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Expert skiers can ski the glacier from here on ungroomed trails in an uncontrolled environment.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Damaged and destroyed structures also prompt uncontrolled water leaks.—
Andrew J. Whelton,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
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Hype cycles like this create unbridled optimism, and a healthy dose of FOMO, but investors should proceed with caution.—
Javier Paz,
Forbes,
28 Jan. 2025
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This unbridled deforestation is accelerating the effects of climate change and threatening an extraordinary ecosystem: Five out of every 100 plant and animal species known to science come from Madagascar, and 90% of those are found only on the island.—
Julie Bourdin,
The Christian Science Monitor,
27 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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