unused

Example Sentences

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Whatever remains just sits in my fridge — unused, abandoned, now a health hazard.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026

He remained an unused substitute in the next round - when it again went to penalties - and the Dutch went out with Jasper Cillessen not saving any kicks.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Europe braced Wednesday for another day of an unprecedented heatwave that has smashed records in many countries and sent air conditioner sales zooming in a continent unused and ill-equipped to handle searing heat.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

The clubhouse had a paint-chipped exterior and was even worse inside, where unused kitchen appliances dripped ooze.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Tired of being unused bait, Otto said, “I don’t think he’s coming, guys. Petey, cut off the fly/mole paper.”

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles