worthless
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"We are not giving research enough time to prove its worth," Rancillac emphasised, adding that" scientifically worthless" accounts of self-experimentation were being given too much credence.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
They were left worthless as the firm collapsed.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Many were also “short-dated,” meaning that if there hadn’t been a big price drop within the coming days, the contracts would have expired worthless.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Basically, people are afraid to give up the wealth they already have for a product that may be worthless should they die soon after purchasing it.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
‘I declare,’ she said one day, ‘no business can be run with just a feeble old man and three of the most worthless boys in Boston—eating their heads off.’
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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