unprotected
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Local and nearby servers showed minimal speed degradation — we’re talking 12-19% speed loss compared to my unprotected connection, which is barely noticeable in real-world use.
From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026
Married at First Sight Australia stars say the show left them feeling unsafe and unprotected because their on-screen partners had criminal pasts which they were not told about, a BBC investigation can reveal.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
Turn left, and you’ll have to walk part of the way in the street, on an unprotected bike lane.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
The findings indicate that global vertebrate biodiversity may be far greater than current estimates, raising important questions about how many species remain undocumented and unprotected.
From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026
Standing unprotected as I was, I felt I was living the martyrdom of Saint Sebastian.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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