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as in unfinished
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as in untreated
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Recent Examples of unworked
Advertisement The overtime probe that led to Peniche’s phone being searched first became public in 2019, when CHP Southern Division Chief Mark Garrett held a press conference alleging dozens of officers had bilked the agency for unworked hours.
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Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024
Homes are made of unworked stone; sheep and goats are quartered indoors.
—Ruth Margalit, The New Yorker, 22 June 2020
Built from unworked limestone boulders and rocks, the basic arch, though never conclusively dated, may be from the 14th century B.C. 20.
—Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2016
Police have launched an international hunt for the thieves and their loot, consisting of 483 Celtic coins and a lump of unworked gold that were discovered during an archeological dig near the present-day town of Manching in 1999.
—Frank Jordans, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2022
That money went to 77 different employees who together claimed more than 7,200 hours of unworked overtime pay.
—Bob Christie, The Arizona Republic, 5 June 2021
The new support program unveiled last week requires employees to work at least 20% of their hours to receive aid, and their firms are on the hook to make a 5% contribution for unworked time.
—David Goodman, Bloomberg.com, 31 Oct. 2020
Tilling 2 acres of formerly unworked land with a walk-behind tiller was wearying, but the promise of giant bucks with big racks made the task less daunting.
—Gerry Bethge, Outdoor Life, 5 Nov. 2020
The government cut the proportion of wages for unworked hours that businesses must pay to employees who are returning part-time.
—David Goodman, Bloomberg.com, 22 Oct. 2020
Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024
Homes are made of unworked stone; sheep and goats are quartered indoors.
—Ruth Margalit, The New Yorker, 22 June 2020
Built from unworked limestone boulders and rocks, the basic arch, though never conclusively dated, may be from the 14th century B.C. 20.
—Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2016
Police have launched an international hunt for the thieves and their loot, consisting of 483 Celtic coins and a lump of unworked gold that were discovered during an archeological dig near the present-day town of Manching in 1999.
—Frank Jordans, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2022
That money went to 77 different employees who together claimed more than 7,200 hours of unworked overtime pay.
—Bob Christie, The Arizona Republic, 5 June 2021
The new support program unveiled last week requires employees to work at least 20% of their hours to receive aid, and their firms are on the hook to make a 5% contribution for unworked time.
—David Goodman, Bloomberg.com, 31 Oct. 2020
Tilling 2 acres of formerly unworked land with a walk-behind tiller was wearying, but the promise of giant bucks with big racks made the task less daunting.
—Gerry Bethge, Outdoor Life, 5 Nov. 2020
The government cut the proportion of wages for unworked hours that businesses must pay to employees who are returning part-time.
—David Goodman, Bloomberg.com, 22 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unworked
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Jordan Armstrong The strong, motivated and sassy business woman, who has an unfinished connection with Harper from college.Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2024
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Spreading yourself too thin and leaving projects unfinished can delay real success.Goro Gupta, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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When left untreated, this condition can lead to rare but potentially life-threatening complications, like cellulitis (a skin infection that can get into your bloodstream) and cavernous sinus thrombosis (a clot that restricts blood flow to your brain), Dr. Shokeen explains.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
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Active tuberculosis, however, which is characterized by cough, fever, decreased appetite, and weight loss, can be a very contagious and dangerous disease if left untreated, sometimes resulting in death.Chris Morris, Fortune Well, 31 Oct. 2024
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This isn’t a new trend, but the unpolished and personal nature of social media makes people more connected to an individual, than, say, television or film, which are loftier mediums.Callum Booth, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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This watch is offered by Wind Vintage, and features an unpolished platinum case with its original box and papers.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024
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Start at the grocery store: When shopping for low-sodium foods, look for unprocessed or minimally processed foods.Brittany Lubeck, MS, RDN, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
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Her mother is a vegetarian, her partner doesn’t love spicy food and is allergic to everything from strawberries to unprocessed soy products, and her partner’s dad can’t eat onions nor tomato sauce.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024
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The room had remained untouched for decades after the family closed it off following the passing of various relatives—most recently the sisters' uncle, who owned the house.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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And while political freedoms have contracted, especially since the war in Ukraine began, the private lives of the conforming majority have remained largely untouched.Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024
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Investigators use genetic genealogy to solve cold cases by using suspect DNA collected from a crime scene, analyzing it, and converting it into a raw data file.Alaa Elassar, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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The album’s raw, unvarnished portrayal of life’s trials and resilience resonates deeply with me.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Unworked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unworked. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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