unused

Example Sentences

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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

The used car I bought for myself before my wife moved out, a 2019 Chevrolet Spark, sat mostly unused outside my laundry room window.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Parents can use 529 accounts for tax-advantaged education savings, with unused funds transferable to a Roth IRA after 15 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

However, I understand the tax consequences my estate will face for any unused portion of my health-savings account.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

I knew right off that they were shy, and unused to company.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant