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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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It has the highest number of uninsured people in the country.

From Slate ● Sep. 28, 2026

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

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

It was the hands-on end of the struggle: placing babies with adoptive parents, finding work for the unemployed and medical help for the uninsured.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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