unless

Example Sentences

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“Agility is great, but unless you have a plan, you’re still flailing around,” Birken said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Peace talk optimism was keeping the euro between $1.1720 and $1.1770, ING said, adding that investors could buy dips toward $1.1670-$1.1700, unless diplomatic efforts break down which would potentially cause it to fall below $1.1600.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Players designated as position players are not allowed to pitch unless a game is in extra innings or there is at least a six-run differential in the score when they take the mound.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

In January, the Health and Social Care Committee said the government would fail in its ambition to give every child the best start in life, unless it took urgent action to rebuild the workforce.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Jonathan recognized the noise as Moose’s hunger whine; the dog did it promptly at six every night unless Jonathan fed him before then.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret