underutilized
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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That includes potentially gaining access to the unused or underutilized docks at the sprawling Philadelphia shipyard that Hanwha doesn’t own.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
But the optimism deflated significantly in recent weeks, as questions arose about whether Oracle’s customers could renege on these contracts and leave it holding the bag for billions in underutilized infrastructure.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 9, 2025
Season 2 promotes Moore, still riding a career renaissance, from an underutilized background player to the woman charged with keeping the hyenas at bay.
From Salon ● Nov. 16, 2025
“So finding underutilized spaces or space that can be revitalized in different ways is really, really clever. This should be the blueprint.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2025
I think I underutilized her in the past.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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