cannibalize

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Ships break down, sailors have to cannibalize parts, and the fleet fires weapons faster than the nation can replenish them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

That said, the plans suggest a vehicle similar to the Model Y, which means Tesla could “partially cannibalize its own sales” if it moves forward with the effort, Nelson told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

In this case, it has come from states that have legalized sports betting, such as Nevada, and are worried that the prediction markets could cannibalize their legal offerings and evade their gambling regulations.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

There are some worries the late 2025 run-up could cannibalize 2026 performance for healthcare stocks.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

I dread the time when I shall have to cannibalize the recorder.

From The Issahar Artifacts by Bone, Jesse F. (Jesse Franklin)