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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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As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Murkowski will be at the center of spending talks that will dominate Trump’s first few months in office as Republicans are expected to punt work on the unfinished fiscal 2025 bills into next year.Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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The idea of leaving it unfinished would have hurt him terribly.Diana Pearl, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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In parts of Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan, freezing fog may cause dangers by creating slick surfaces on untreated roads.Marni Rose McFall, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Having Recurrent Blockages Having recurrent blockages may be a sign of an untreated infection, physical factor, or underlying medical condition.Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2024
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Heretic prides itself on crafting fragrances from entirely raw ingredients, with unpolished takes on beloved classic scents.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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This watch is listed as a full kit, and appears to be in unpolished condition, showing only light signs of wear.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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Those lipids greatly outnumbered healthier ones that typically come from unprocessed foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids like avocados and olive oil.Christopher O'Donnell, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fruit is another unprocessed, sweet option for dessert that is both nutrient-dense and delicious, Siegel and Arévalo said.Simon Spichak, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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De-Grime Outdoor Furniture Outdoor furniture can get pretty gross, especially during pollen season and after a cold winter where it was left untouched for months on end.Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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But the remaining three on death row whose sentences are untouched are: Robert Bowers, convicted for the mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue; Dylann Roof, convicted of the shooting at the Mother Emanuel AME Church; and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, convicted for the Boston Marathon bombing.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Daboll oversaw the development of Josh Allen from a raw prospect to an MVP-caliber quarterback after getting picked No. 7 by the Bills in 2018.Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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People should also wash their hands after handling raw animal products and limit contact with sick or dead animals.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Unworked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unworked. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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