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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
At McGuire’s home, authorities allegedly found an empty can with nails glued to the outside, a duffel bag containing matches, black powder, used and unused fireworks, and papers that appeared to be recipes for explosive material.
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Louis Casiano, Fox News, 28 Sep. 2024
Sell any unused, yet intact, workout equipment through your local marketplace, and don’t forget about the smaller, less bulky gear like dumbbells and stability balls.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2024
Customers who opt not to travel can request a refund for the unused portion of their ticket or save the credit for a future flight.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
His more than $313,000 in unused sick leave, which state employees accumulate and typically receive as a payout after retirement, could be revoked.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2024
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Louis Casiano, Fox News, 28 Sep. 2024
Sell any unused, yet intact, workout equipment through your local marketplace, and don’t forget about the smaller, less bulky gear like dumbbells and stability balls.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2024
Customers who opt not to travel can request a refund for the unused portion of their ticket or save the credit for a future flight.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
His more than $313,000 in unused sick leave, which state employees accumulate and typically receive as a payout after retirement, could be revoked.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Unused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unused. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.
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