inoperative

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Its combat fleet also includes Russian MiG-29s and Belarusian Sukhoi Su-27s, most of which are inoperative or in reserve.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Goldman previously thought the Strait might be inoperative for about half that time.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Kia said owners have received multiple notices on the recall by mail and that when inoperative vehicles are excluded, roughly 35% remain uncompleted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

The Automated Surface Observing Station, which provides weather data to pilots, was "inoperative at the time of the accident due to an unrelated power surge".

From BBC • May 23, 2025

His recently increased weight and the bloating caused by the inoperative valve made any position other than standing or lying down somewhat awkward.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole