unearned
Example Sentences
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The Social Security Administration considers free shelter to be unearned income, although he can avoid this reduction if he pays his fair share of household expenses.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 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
The Kiddie Tax can apply to unearned income for certain children under 24, making it partly taxed at the parents’ rate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Spears says of their Prodigal Son-inspired short, “It’s our way of showing how far God would go, across the divide. Everyone can identify with the idea of forgiveness and unearned grace.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026
He gave me an unearned high five when the coach finally blew the whistle ending class.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
