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unsold

British  
/ ʌnˈsəʊld /

adjective

  1. not sold

    quantities of unsold stock

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That may explain why tickets reportedly remain available for more than a third of the 72 group-stage games and many of the expensive hospitality packages also remain unsold.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The footwear alone was significant; Adidas was left with more than $1 billion of unsold stock of Yeezy shoes after terminating the deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Of the five Pakistan players in the men's auction, three were unsold.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

In Kenya, tea sellers are watching stocks pile up unsold as maritime trade lines come under pressure and shipping insurance spikes.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

“Some hot idea that was,” I said as we stared at our basket of unsold gum.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm