unused

Example Sentences

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As a result, fenofibrate remains largely unused for that purpose in America.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

"I also suspect factors such as abandoned farmland and unused land due to depopulation and an ageing population have an impact," he said.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

This suggests the adult brain holds a large reserve of unused connections that can be activated when new information arrives.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

The new plan, being announced on Sunday, goes further by letting carriers hand back unused slots temporarily, while having the right to still use them the following year.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Later, she went to the store and bought him a big bottle of sunscreen, and the next time she visited, she saw it lying on his dresser, forgotten and unused.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie