unspent
AmericanEtymology
Origin of unspent
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at un- 1, spent
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The spokesperson also noted that California has “over $2B in unspent disaster funds across all open disasters.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
The prospect of thousands of American sailors, with nine months of salary unspent while at sea, offers a rare opportunity to local businesses.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
For 75 years, the U.N. has been required to refund states any unspent money it received from members, a rule designed to limit bloat at the sprawling institution.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
The bulk of that money came from unspent funds for the canceled programs and other unobligated dollars from previous years.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026
The hard soles of his shoes rapped loudly on the metaled road like a giant clock, and he made himself think about time, about his great hoard, the luxury of an unspent fortune.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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