unwanted

Example Sentences

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Martínez highlights a factory being built to find new uses for unwanted clothing.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Demand in China has been wobbly, and the company has been trying to sell off piles of unwanted casual sneakers, like Dunks and Air Force 1s.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The approach avoids selling the unwanted unit outright, which could generate a large taxable gain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

At this temperature, unwanted disturbances are almost completely eliminated.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

It was true, the hall rep confirmed the news, and they all sighed, contemplating this sudden unwanted break, and returned to their rooms to pack; the hostel would be closed the next day.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie