unused

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And his simple Quaker-like garb, which contrasts with Houdon’s use of classical references in other portraits, is rendered meticulously, down to the threads of the unused buttonholes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Under pressure from Edison and the other companies, the rule was weakened to allow utilities to keep the unused lines in place until executives decided they were “permanently abandoned.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Prior Olympics hosts have also suffered consequences of building huge sports infrastructure that goes unused after the games conclude, creating more of a cost than a benefit to the region.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

From 13 February to 19 April, the decorated Brazil defender didn't see a single minute of league action, remaining an unused sub in seven successive games.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

After an immeasurable period of time, she went out into the corridor and along to the end where there was an open door to an unused bedroom.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan