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unmanaged

  • a word derived from manage.
    manage
    verb (used with object)
    to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship.

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Fields and forests have been left unmanaged, with shrubs and plants growing where livestock once grazed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

He warned that unmanaged cross-border movement could undermine security and social order, and said no country could address the challenge alone.

From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026

Lee, 55, said unmanaged cholesterol levels and high blood pressure were likely contributors to the stroke, plus the stress of balancing her real-life practice with the demands of “Dr. Pimple Popper.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2026

A separate 2019 report from agency’s inspector general found that about 20% of Medicare-certified hospice agencies had deficiencies severe enough to pose serious safety risks to patients, such as unmanaged pain or neglect.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 24, 2026

It argues there are "unmanaged conflicts of interest" within the FCA because of its role both to protect consumers and promote economic growth.

From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2024