unearned
Example Sentences
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By September 2025, Booker announced their engagement on Instagram, calling her “one of the greatest unearned blessings of my life.”
From Salon
The screenplay is the true star here, smartly avoiding any arc of unearned redemption.
From Washington Post
The defense has been a little spotty, as evidenced by an error that led to an unearned run in the fifth inning Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times
He allowed two hits, two walks and one unearned run.
From Seattle Times
“We gave them five unearned runs. We talked about it all spring training that this ballclub needs to play good defense and we weren’t able to do that tonight.”
From Washington Times
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