washed-up
Example Sentences
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They will be promoted on social media and television by washed-up athletes and unscrupulous influencers paid well for their perfidy.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
And, most importantly, as a washed-up hipster living in central Brooklyn, I am surrounded by fans of Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur—two teams I also know nothing about—and I simply refuse to conform to that coalition.
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026
He stars as Lonnie Hawkins, a washed-up golfer with spiky blond hair and a bad attitude.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Deborah sees Ava as entitled and self-righteous, Ava sees Deborah as washed-up and boring.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
I count my lucky stars—that is, I’m reminded again that there is some luck to be had, even for a washed-up hustler like me.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
