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Discover LudwigThe phrase "gather dust" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is usually used to describe something that has gone out of use or been forgotten about. Example: The old photograph album had been forgotten and was slowly gathering dust in the attic.
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gather dust
verb
To remain unused for a long period of time
Exact(60)
Taxis that ferried migrants to the mountains now gather dust.
Various proposals to fix the deficit look set to gather dust (see article).
Another Christmas fad, destined to gather dust in the cupboard like all those wretched Furby dolls?
Remember, gather dust while ye may.
It's that ideas gather dust on shelves, the better to preserve the views of rich, satisfied homeowners.
Treasury officials knew that without the support of Balls for a project it would gather dust.
He expected the 120-page academic paper to gather dust at a campus library, he said.
Digital books don't take up space on bookshelves, or gather dust there.
At least his report, unlike many before it, was not left to gather dust.
Even if both Mr Villaraigosa's candidates prevail, the reformers will have a majority of just one.As the mayor's plans gather dust, there are encouraging signs of progress elsewhere.
The Asian financial crisis broke out on July 1st, with the devaluation of the Thai baht, and condemned it to gather dust.
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