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outmoded

[out-moh-did] / ˌaʊtˈmoʊ dɪd /


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At the same time, Xi had to contend with an outmoded command structure that was seen as susceptible to corruption and ill-equipped to fight modern wars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

The chips also are outmoded for some AI applications compared to the company’s top-of-the-line Blackwell series, which are still subject to a U.S. export ban.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025

She’s deeply interested in why Sagan’s story has maintained its relevance, even if parts of it feel outmoded.

From Salon • May 2, 2025

Sometimes, when everything’s in flux, it’s good not to be stuck on an outmoded “grand strategy.”

From Slate • Dec. 20, 2024

However, it occurs to me that perhaps what one takes objection to is, specifically, the outmoded understanding of what a 'distinguished household' is, rather than to the general principle being expressed.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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