unearned
Example Sentences
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Both Social Security retirement and disability benefits are considered unearned income for SSI purposes.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Four of those runs were scored as unearned.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
By buying a flat in London in 1988, I've arguably enjoyed an unearned advantage.
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
But every once in a while, we get a little wink, an ounce of good luck, an unearned gift, a happy accident, and this recipe falls in that category.
From Salon ● Apr. 13, 2026
This unearned cash makes me feel a little bit more American.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
