underutilized
adjective
un·der·uti·lized
ˌən-dər-ˈyü-tə-ˌlīzd 
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The proposal also involves closing three to five underutilized schools annually for the next three years.
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Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition to identifying underutilized state land, the office is tasked with expanding affordable housing and childcare infrastructure.
—Jamie Leary, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Districts across California often close schools that are under-enrolled, underutilized or costly to maintain, said Carrie Hahnel, a senior associate partner at the education policy nonprofit Bellwether.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
The development would take advantage of existing and underutilized parking structures.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
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Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition to identifying underutilized state land, the office is tasked with expanding affordable housing and childcare infrastructure.
—Jamie Leary, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Districts across California often close schools that are under-enrolled, underutilized or costly to maintain, said Carrie Hahnel, a senior associate partner at the education policy nonprofit Bellwether.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
The development would take advantage of existing and underutilized parking structures.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Underutilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underutilized. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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