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
He followed that up against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, surrendering just one unearned run over six frames, keeping his season ERA at 0.00.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 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
If I pay the whole amount before the due date, you will refund the unearned portion of the finance charge.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
