unclaimed
adjective
un·claimed
ˌən-ˈklāmd 
: not claimed
specifically
: not called for by an owner or consignee
unclaimed property/goods
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After that, any unclaimed funds, minus towing fees, are required to be turned over to the state.
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Dave Altimari, ProPublica, 7 Jan. 2026
Other prizes from this year's Raffle game remain unclaimed, including a second $1,000,0000 ticket sold in Kootenai County and a $100,000 ticket sold in Payette County.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
Two unclaimed playoff spots remain — one each in the NFC and the AFC.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 Dec. 2025
Any payments being issued now are strictly related to past unclaimed credits, not a new relief program.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 27 Dec. 2025
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Dave Altimari, ProPublica, 7 Jan. 2026
Other prizes from this year's Raffle game remain unclaimed, including a second $1,000,0000 ticket sold in Kootenai County and a $100,000 ticket sold in Payette County.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
Two unclaimed playoff spots remain — one each in the NFC and the AFC.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 Dec. 2025
Any payments being issued now are strictly related to past unclaimed credits, not a new relief program.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 27 Dec. 2025
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“Unclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclaimed. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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