unprotected
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Despite their critical role in the economy, millions of Indonesia's domestic workers were unprotected under local labour laws.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 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
Informal recycling is rife with hazards -- open burning, acid baths and unprotected dismantling expose workers to toxic fumes and contaminate soil and water.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
The consultation will assess whether the proposed change could leave U.K. investors unprotected, the regulator said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
Ignoring his unprotected back, Matthias failed to see Fangburn stealing up behind him.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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