defunct

Example Sentences

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Upon purchase of the racetrack, which was defunct and non-operational, the property-tax assessment increased significantly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

At a defunct power plant, Musk announced plans to build a semiconductor manufacturing plant, to be a joint venture among Tesla, xAI, and SpaceX.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

The ghost, on the other hand, who speaks in a creepy monotone, is like a relic of a long defunct amateur troupe.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

They also contributed to the bankruptcy of Takata, which is now defunct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

The sea fisheries w ere defunct several years ago; the few fish they have now are from fish farms, and taste muddy.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood