become obsolete
Example Sentences
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Shares of software companies fell sharply on Tuesday after a release from a major artificial-intelligence player revived investor fears that some of those companies’ use cases would become obsolete.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026
Some optimists think the keyboard could become obsolete.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026
I hope the terms white collar and blue collar become obsolete.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
Stereotypes of tattoos being only for "inked criminals" and "the unemployed" have gradually become obsolete as body art becomes more mainstream, with everyone from professionals to celebrities proudly displaying their designs.
From BBC • Aug. 2, 2024
As meaning “mistress,” i.e. teacher, “dame” was used of the female keepers of schools for young children, which have become obsolete since the advance of public elementary education.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" by Various
