unspent

Example Sentences

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In his playing days, the only risk Moody seemed to be concerned with was that some ounce of effort would be left unspent in pursuit of victory.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Veron said so far the EU has used the European budget and in particular unspent sums to provide guarantees that the debt will be repaid.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

If the benefits are not used, the insurers that provide Medicare Advantage coverage can keep any unspent funds, according to the Commonwealth Fund.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 3, 2025

Navy officials said they would ask Congress in the coming weeks to redirect unspent funding toward more ready-to-make designs that can be built at Fincantieri’s Marinette, Wis., shipyard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

The hard soles of his shoes rapped loudly on the metaled road like a giant clock, and he made himself think about time, about his great hoard, the luxury of an unspent fortune.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan