unused

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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

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

Up to 18 of the national team shirts released for this summer's World Cup could end up unused by their countries, following Fifa's decision over which kits will feature in the group stage.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 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

They lay unused in the corner of a table drawer in the house at Barrow.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George