unprecedented
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- unprecedentedly adverb
- unprecedentedness noun
Etymology
Origin of unprecedented
Example Sentences
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Internet access in Iran will "gradually" return to normal this week, a senior Iranian official said Monday on the 11th day of an unprecedented shutdown.
From Barron's
The memory chip shortage is considered “unprecedented,” with demand projected to outpace supply into 2026.
From Barron's
Energy-hungry data centers that support artificial intelligence, along with expanding manufacturing, are putting unprecedented pressure on power systems worldwide.
From Science Daily
It comes a week after US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said he was the subject of an "unprecedented" US justice department criminal investigation over his testimony about the bank's building renovations.
From BBC
This is perhaps understandable – these are unprecedented developments and the options open to European powers are limited.
From BBC
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