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Recent Examples of unanchored
But scientists wondered if, during their unanchored larval stage, young tubeworms might spread through cavities beneath the seabed formed by the vapor created when lava comes into contact with seawater.
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
The federal agency and Dania Furniture of Boise, Idaho, in June announced the recall of the Hayden Bookcase after an incident in which an unanchored bookcase fell over, resulting in the death of a 4-year-old.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2024
Unsecured lightweight objects will be blown around, large tree limbs may break off, and damage to porches, sheds and unanchored mobile homes is possible, NWS says.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024
While such a disaster cannot be ruled out, a structural break comes when long-term inflation expectations become unanchored.
—Kristine Gill, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2024
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
The federal agency and Dania Furniture of Boise, Idaho, in June announced the recall of the Hayden Bookcase after an incident in which an unanchored bookcase fell over, resulting in the death of a 4-year-old.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2024
Unsecured lightweight objects will be blown around, large tree limbs may break off, and damage to porches, sheds and unanchored mobile homes is possible, NWS says.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024
While such a disaster cannot be ruled out, a structural break comes when long-term inflation expectations become unanchored.
—Kristine Gill, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unanchored
Adjective
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Unlike traditional glosses or balms, once the wet finish fades, this NYX lippie will leave behind a gentle flush of color so your lips won’t be left undone with one wipe or sip.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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Consider what’s been done instead of what’s left undone.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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OpenAI is hoping that Donald Trump's AI Action Plan, due out this July, will settle copyright debates by declaring AI training fair use—paving the way for AI companies' unfettered access to training data that OpenAI claims is critical to defeat China in the AI race.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Mar. 2025
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That’s generally a response to the loss of U.S. manufacturing jobs, widely attributed to unfettered tree trade and and China’s ascent as a manufacturing power.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The long-term consequences of ignoring curiosity include a culture of complacency, where employees feel disengaged and hesitant to voice ideas that could lead to breakthrough innovations.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Your employees seem disengaged or frustrated due to a lack of autonomy.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In May, a fisherman fell into the water and drowned after the seat on his bass boat became unbolted.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2024
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In a press event Thursday evening, Tesla's somewhat oddly attired Elon Musk showed how the the company's Tesla S luxury sedan could be recharged in just 90 seconds, hovering over a robotic setup in which the battery would be automatically located, unbolted, removed, and replaced.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Mar. 2023
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