unproductive

Example Sentences

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Tens of thousands of unproductive and unplugged oil wells have been abandoned across California — many of which continue to leak potentially explosive methane or toxic benzene.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

The White House is wary about getting drawn into unproductive negotiations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

Banks are sitting on trillions in unproductive reserves because they have no idea what liquidity costs.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 31, 2025

Rangers sacked Russell Martin after 17 games on 5 October and held unproductive talks with former manager Steven Gerrard, Rohl and ex-Ibrox defender Kevin Muscat.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025

There were enough data for a respectable publication and, using ordinary standards, I knew I could stop work for the rest of the year without being judged unproductive.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson