defunct

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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

At least one person associated with the transactions of the defunct tech company AllHere is cooperating with federal prosecutors, according to two sources familiar with the investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

That day was also celebrated as May Day in the now defunct Soviet Union with parades in Red Square.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

His mercurial talent would be nurtured by the 1986 World Champion Joe Johnson, from neighbouring Bradford, at a now defunct club in the north Leeds suburb of Yeadon, a few miles from their home.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

Piles of fallen stone were dotted about amid the defunct workings.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques