unused

Example Sentences

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Shift unused funds between siblings, redirect money for graduate school, or convert excess to Roth accounts.

From MarketWatch • 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

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

Also, for accounts open at least 15 years, up to $35,000 of unused funds can be transferred into a Roth IRA for the child’s retirement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The wooden pier, unused for a dozen years, jutted several hundred feet out from shore.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret