uncollected

adjective

un·col·lect·ed | \ ˌən-kə-ˈlek-təd

Definition of uncollected

: not collected: such as

a : not gathered into one place, body, or mass a book of thirteen previously uncollected stories streets littered with uncollected trash

b : not yet paid uncollected debt uncollected taxes checks drawn against uncollected funds

Examples of uncollected in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The finance agency launched an investigation into the uncollected funds. — Scott Morris, ProPublica, "She Noticed $200 Million Missing, Then She Was Fired," 24 Dec. 2020 Their work largely went uncollected by major museums during their lifetimes. — Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine, "National Gallery of Art Adds 40 Works by Black Southern Artists to Its Collections," 4 Jan. 2021 Last year, the Legislature permitted counties to purge old uncollected court costs. — Eric Dexheimer, ExpressNews.com, "30 years on, Texas colonia residents billed for service they never received," 24 Dec. 2020 In particular, Stebbins says more than $200 million in uncollected money from utilities has stacked up over the years. — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Former executive director files lawsuit against the Public Utilities Commission," 7 Dec. 2020 Muserk says their technology has found millions in uncollected royalties for copyright holders around the world, delivering a 25% increase in royalties on average for its clients, according to the company press release. — Claudia Rosenbaum, Billboard, "No Joke: Music Industry Veterans Turn to Royalty Collections for Comedians, Podcasters," 28 Oct. 2020 The amount of uncollected charges for all accounts rose nearly 16% between March and September, totaling $194 million by Sept. 15, according to the Department of Public Works. — Talia Richman, baltimoresun.com, "Baltimore to outsource part of city, county water billing operations after sustained ‘struggles’," 7 Oct. 2020 If lawmakers do not approve a bailout, then any uncollected balances will be pushed onto paying customers, Ken Schrad, a spokesperson for the SCC confirmed with The Center Square. — Tyler Arnold, Washington Examiner, "Taxpayers and ratepayers in Virginia will foot bill on utility shutoff moratorium," 18 Sep. 2020 The neighboring rights market was estimated to be $2.6 billion in 2019, with a large portion of that total left uncollected by music creators. — Chris Eggertsen, Billboard, "The Deals: Milk & Honey Sweet on 'Savage' Producer, Warner Records Signs 'The Voice UK' Breakout," 17 Sep. 2020

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