underused
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of underused
Example Sentences
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Its passage reflected Democratic lawmakers’ desire to save money — about $150 million a year per prison — by eliminating underused correctional facilities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
This largely underused part of the electromagnetic spectrum sits between conventional electronics and photonics.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
It would offer federal incentives to communities that build more housing, make manufactured and modular homes easier to develop and help convert underused properties into residences.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Beyond IVF, Adamson points to two underused medical levers to increase the birthrate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
As many of your million books seem to be present and underused, I must beg you to grant me permission to borrow a few so that they might receive the attention they deserve.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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