unopposed
Britishadjective
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"Abiy seems to view this as a war of attrition for now, and because he can use drones essentially unopposed, he can keep it going for a lot longer."
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
They took the capital unopposed after a lightning offensive that swept across Afghanistan, toppling government forces in the wake of the chaotic withdrawal of US-led troops.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
This sets up a general election contest against former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers, who ran unopposed.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
At the moment, Infantino is still due to run unopposed, just as he did in 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
The unopposed pressure launched the airlock like a cannonball as the Hab's atmosphere explosively escaped through the breach.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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