unearned

Example Sentences

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By buying a flat in London in 1988, I've arguably enjoyed an unearned advantage.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The Social Security Administration considers free shelter to be unearned income, although he can avoid this reduction if he pays his fair share of household expenses.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

But every once in a while, we get a little wink, an ounce of good luck, an unearned gift, a happy accident, and this recipe falls in that category.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Yet Mr. Corinth and Ms. Mayhew did find that the larger and more credible studies—such as the one Mr. Altman backed—showed that unearned income has a negative impact on a person’s willingness to work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Cancer Perks are the little things cancer kids get that regular kids don’t: basketballs signed by sports heroes, free passes on late homework, unearned driver’s licenses, etc.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green