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unpaid

British  
/ ʌnˈpeɪd /

adjective

  1. (of a bill, debt, etc) not yet paid

  2. working without pay

  3. having wages outstanding

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Example Sentences

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The Welsh government said it "highly valued" the role unpaid carers played and "recognised the pressures many experience".

From BBC

A borrower paying “in kind” accumulates unpaid interest by adding it to the amount of debt it owes or converting it to equity rather than forking over cash.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since then, thousands of federal employees have been placed on unpaid leave, while those deemed essential are working without pay.

From Barron's

An association of attorneys who advocate for investors argues that the money would be better spent addressing unpaid arbitration awards.

From Barron's

A congressional funding impasse caused thousands of TSA employees to go unpaid, prompting record call-outs and resignations.

From The Wall Street Journal

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