obsolescence
Example Sentences
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Witness his Federal Communications Commission, a recent case study in obsolescence run amok.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Acme is essentially running our society, too, crushing consumers with shrinkflation, planned obsolescence and help lines staffed by AI bots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
If these chips can delay obsolescence long enough for that to be true, the rate of innovation in AI computing must be a lot lower than I had thought.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
I fear there are many years left in this age, and that it will not quickly fade into political obsolescence, becoming a curiosity or historical footnote.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026
So will those who favor the modern trend to built-in obsolescence, for chemical control is self-perpetuating, needing frequent and costly repetition.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
Vocabulary lists containing obsolescence
Power Suffix: -escence
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