moot

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The judge said Tuesday that claims of unlawful interference in the CPB were now moot, since the body no longer exists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Despite the 1-0 win over Stuttgart proving moot in Celtic's quest to reach the last 16 of the Europa League after a 4-1 home loss, it could yet prove significant.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

That vote is now essentially moot, and attention shifts to securing shareholder approval for the Paramount deal instead.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

A judge granted Pacquiao a summary judgment in 2024, dismissing Rueda’s case and making Palmer’s claim moot.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Within two weeks, the original intent of the engineer who walked away from her, whatever it might have been, was moot.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly