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uninsured

British  
/ ˌʌnɪnˈʃʊəd, -ˈʃɔːd /

adjective

  1. not covered by insurance

    uninsured motorists

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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A condo losing its master policy can have severe consequences for homeowners, sellers and even potential buyers, because it leaves the entire building uninsured.

From MarketWatch Sep. 18, 2026

States will then purchase vaccines through the agency to administer at no cost under the Vaccines for Children program or to a program for uninsured or underinsured adults.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

Inflation has soared since the COVID-19 pandemic, government reimbursement for Medi-Cal patients and the uninsured often doesn’t cover costs, and providers say they frequently have difficulties obtaining full payment from insurers.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Researchers estimate that almost 12 million people, on top of the estimated 28 million without health insurance in 2025, could become uninsured by 2034 due to these changes.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

“Perfect,” said Helen, and he would have been, if only he hadn’t stepped through a knot in the wood under the shingles and broken his uninsured ankle.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

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