as in alone
not under someone's care or watch
Do not leave your child unattended. Many forest fires are caused by campfires left unattended.
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Recent Examples of unattended
Practice peaceful coexistence with wildlife, including coyotes, by removing things that attract them like pet food left outside, unsecured garbage and small pets left unattended.
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Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
Indeed, while many people found humor in Milo's unexpected antics, plenty of owners thanked Lemos for showing the potential for harm that awaits cats when they're left unattended.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
At the news conference, Cervantes advised children to alert adults of any unattended weapons.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The group's recommendations include not driving on dry grass, extinguishing outdoor fires properly and never leaving them unattended.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
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Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
Indeed, while many people found humor in Milo's unexpected antics, plenty of owners thanked Lemos for showing the potential for harm that awaits cats when they're left unattended.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
At the news conference, Cervantes advised children to alert adults of any unattended weapons.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The group's recommendations include not driving on dry grass, extinguishing outdoor fires properly and never leaving them unattended.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Unattended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unattended. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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