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obsolescent

[ob-suh-les-uhnt] / ˌɒb səˈlɛs ənt /
ADJECTIVE
becoming obsolete
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“Without this investment strategy, much of the existing housing stock across the country would go into disrepair, become obsolescent, and in some cases become unlivable,” Schwartz said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2024

But Randolph and Hastings always planned on video streaming rendering the DVD-by-mail service obsolescent once technology advanced to the point that watching movies and TV shows through internet connections became viable.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 28, 2023

Hence, to the RSC, whether damaged or obsolescent, haphazardly hoarded devices represent a potentially massive boon for the green economy.

From Salon ● May 12, 2022

Both candidates say Georgia’s obsolescent voting machines need to be replaced.

From New York Times ● Nov. 30, 2018

"Handbills asserting objects declared obsolescent could actually last indefinitely!"

From The Junkmakers by Albert Teichner




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