SINCE 1828
uncollected
adjective
un·col·lect·ed
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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
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There were gardens of dying flowers and trash cans overloaded with uncollected garbage. — Eli Saslow, Washington Post, "After raid, immigrant families are separated in the American heartland," 30 June 2018 There were gardens of dying flowers and trash cans overloaded with uncollected garbage. — Eli Saslow, Washington Post, "After raid, immigrant families are separated in the American heartland," 30 June 2018 The letter said the bathrooms stink, the dining area fails legal standards and uncollected garbage lies rotting around bins. — Fox News, "The Latest: Greek officials: Migrant camp a health hazard," 10 Sep. 2018 According to the American Red Cross, more than 120 blood drives have been canceled due to Florence’s impact, which has led to 3,800 uncollected blood and platelet donations. — De Elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "5 Ways to Help Those Affected by Tropical Storm Florence," 16 Sep. 2018 There were gardens of dying flowers and trash cans overloaded with uncollected garbage. — Eli Saslow, Washington Post, "After raid, immigrant families are separated in the American heartland," 30 June 2018 During Mayor Virginia Raggi's tenure at City Hall, the Italian capital has endured an ailing mass transit system and pileups of uncollected trash. — Frances D'emilio, Fox News, "Italy's anti-migrant minister steals partner party's show," 8 July 2018 During Mayor Virginia Raggi’s tenure at City Hall, the Italian capital has endured an ailing mass transit system and pileups of uncollected trash. — Washington Post, "Italy’s anti-migrant minister steals partner party’s show," 8 July 2018 There were gardens of dying flowers and trash cans overloaded with uncollected garbage. — Eli Saslow, Anchorage Daily News, "Raids are separating families in the heartland," 1 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'uncollected.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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