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unearned

[uhn-urnd] / ʌnˈɜrnd /


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If Ms. Orton sang like her 19-year-old self, had the songs been tight constructions manicured by a hired-gun songwriter, had her insights felt unearned, such a declaration could have come across as trite.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

By buying a flat in London in 1988, I've arguably enjoyed an unearned advantage.

From BBC ● May 17, 2026

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

This unearned cash makes me feel a little bit more American.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi


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