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defunct

[dih-fuhngkt] / dɪˈfʌŋkt /


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Kinahan also had ties to the world of sport via his now defunct boxing management company MTK Global, which represented more than 100 boxers including Tyson Fury and Carl Frampton.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

While it’s defunct now, CosMc’s helped McDonald’s gain insights into what resonates with customers and what doesn’t.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The defunct Redlands Mall, which is set to be demolished this year, is also a central subject in his artwork.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“Vladimir” begs comparison to two other fairly recent defunct and superior comedies, for different reasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The defunct 3M plant was right under the bridge.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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