useless
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Physical encyclopedias and textbooks were rendered virtually useless.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
Scott said the try would have been a formality because his big brother was useless tackling on his inside.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Mr. Arnold took to social media last week to promote Dr. Prasad’s 2015 book “Ending Medical Reversal,” which argues that many medical advances are dangerous and useless.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
I’ve seen too many parents of friends and family find out their long-term care plans are basically useless, which is why I am not interested in long-term care insurance.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
“I’d offer to help with dinner,” Uncle Phil says,“but I only know how to grill burgers. I’m useless at cooking anything else.”
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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