underused
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of underused
Example Sentences
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Raymond Lee is underused as a friendly, flirty soccer dad.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
The carmaker is also opening up its underused European factories to Chinese partners seeking to assemble cars in Europe to avoid tariffs and make EVs eligible for purchase subsidies.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
The charity aims to develop and transform underused buildings and green spaces, as well as ensure that communities have the skills and training needed to organise local events.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
They can repurpose underused industrial sites and support local employment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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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