unspent
AmericanEtymology
Origin of unspent
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at un- 1, spent
Example Sentences
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The girl was with her family and sitting next to a covered table that had “additional unspent fireworks,” according to the news release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 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
In January, the Republican governor announced plans to tap the state’s unspent funds from the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families welfare program, called TANF, to expand Star Academy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
In his playing days, the only risk Moody seemed to be concerned with was that some ounce of effort would be left unspent in pursuit of victory.
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026
But by Wednesday when the greengrocer came he often had to ask for it back, and she always had it, unspent and waiting.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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