obsolescence

Example Sentences

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AI is reshaping entire industries, prompting fears of lost jobs and human obsolescence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

The film vaults across eight decades, but tonally it’s as still as a rabbit snare, letting the audience creep up to its theme of human obsolescence.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Those are the ones most vulnerable to disruption and obsolescence in the long term.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

One day the mighty data centre could be toppled into obsolescence by the humble smartphone, said Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas on a recent podcast.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

Instead I kept the burden for myself, and my friendship with Nick, already anemic, underfed and underused, dwindled in obsolescence.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover