not in use
Example Sentences
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Electric vehicles, when not in use, often have surplus energy stored in their batteries.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
O’Connor, who lives in Massachusetts, also wants a bedroom and a full bath for when her kids are visiting that she could shut down when it’s not in use.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2025
The policy is designed to enable people to earn a bit of extra money from their homes when not in use, while protecting rental housing supply for people like Ciaron Tobin.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2025
Most instructions included with above-ground pools tell consumers to remove the ladder when the pool is not in use to prevent children from getting in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2025
With a jerk of my wrist, I pull out the pins that keep the wheel from turning when not in use.
From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
