Example Sentences

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"The munitions issue has been foolishly and unhelpfully overstated," he said.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

“You’re right to question that — it doesn’t make sense, and the honest answer is: That prediction was wrong,” it said unhelpfully at another.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Eels, unhelpfully, have ears behind their eyes and only respond to flashing lights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

That question is unhelpfully vague and potentially daunting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2024

“He’s slaying the monster, Jack,” May repeated unhelpfully.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley