unclaimed
adjective
un·claimed
ˌən-ˈklāmd 
: not claimed
specifically
: not called for by an owner or consignee
unclaimed property/goods
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Even cities like Oakland and San Francisco have unclaimed funds listed in their names.
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Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 16 June 2026
As recently as last month, the combination of these concerns, as well as high ticket prices, were being blamed for the many unbooked hotel rooms and unclaimed seats in various host cities.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Today, state governments collectively hold more than $100 billion in unclaimed property.
—Mark Lewyn, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
The State Controller’s Office and the Franchise Tax Board have teamed up to help some $15 billion unclaimed dollars find their way home.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
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Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 16 June 2026
As recently as last month, the combination of these concerns, as well as high ticket prices, were being blamed for the many unbooked hotel rooms and unclaimed seats in various host cities.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Today, state governments collectively hold more than $100 billion in unclaimed property.
—Mark Lewyn, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
The State Controller’s Office and the Franchise Tax Board have teamed up to help some $15 billion unclaimed dollars find their way home.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
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“Unclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclaimed. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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