un·less
ən-ˈles 
ˈən-ˌles
1
: except on the condition that : under any other circumstance than
2
: without the accompanying circumstance or condition that : but that : but
: except possibly : except
Examples of unless in a Sentence
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Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 9 June 2020
June 4 also coincides with the final day that the Hong Kong government is enforcing social-distancing rules -- unless there are any extensions -- that bar gatherings of more than eight people.
—Natalie Lung, Bloomberg.com, 7 June 2020
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Preposition
What's not allowed: No visitors are permitted for COVID-19 patients unless there are extenuating circumstances.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 9 June 2020
June 4 also coincides with the final day that the Hong Kong government is enforcing social-distancing rules -- unless there are any extensions -- that bar gatherings of more than eight people.
—Natalie Lung, Bloomberg.com, 7 June 2020
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“Unless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unless. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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