not in use
Example Sentences
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The company previously weighed the possibility of making a fully autonomous car with a steering wheel and pedals that could be stowed when they’re not in use.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
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
In back of her was a deep-set doorway not in use.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
