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: not habituated : unaccustomed
unused to crowds
Examples of unused in a Sentence
The library has been unused for 10 years.
I have four days of unused vacation time left.
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In some cases unused funds can fund a Roth IRA for the beneficiary.
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Brian Boswell, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Typically, when the economy is weak, inflation is low because there's less consumer demand and plenty of unused products and services.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Before placing these cool-weather items away, take a few minutes to declutter and determine if any items went unused.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025
During the pandemic, the federal government outlined $1 billion in unemployment assistance for Ohioans, but the money has so far been unused and could be appropriated for other uses if the case is not resolved.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Brian Boswell, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Typically, when the economy is weak, inflation is low because there's less consumer demand and plenty of unused products and services.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Before placing these cool-weather items away, take a few minutes to declutter and determine if any items went unused.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025
During the pandemic, the federal government outlined $1 billion in unemployment assistance for Ohioans, but the money has so far been unused and could be appropriated for other uses if the case is not resolved.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Unused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unused. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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