unconsummated
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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In Musk’s attitude toward “England,” we see all the signs of unconsummated romance.
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2025
Since sidestepping questions about the extension during his April exit interview, James watched Stephen Curry, a chief rival, win a fourth title, then endured a month of unconsummated rumors involving an Irving-for-Westbrook swap.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 25, 2022
Internet forums and Twitter are both rife today with cries of wasted time, unconsummated hype, and feeling intensely betrayed.
From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2021
I was taken to see Octopussy in the summer of 1983 and that was it: an unconsummated love affair that continues to this day, despite Roger’s passing almost three years ago.
From The Guardian ● May 8, 2020
Prosper and his unconsummated marriage might be set aside—the fool, he thought with a chuckle, deserved it.
From The Forest Lovers by Maurice Henry Hewlett
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