zombie
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Some were zombie unions: long inactive in practice but still recognized on paper as the exclusive legal representative, blocking workers from going anywhere else.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Like a zombie clawing its stiff, cold hand through the dirt of its grave, VHS refuses to die.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
Debunked claims routinely resurface across platforms awash with fakes, a pattern some researchers call "zombie" misinformation.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
This is challenging for users with long manicures or zombie fingers.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
Light verbs such as make, do, have, bring, put, and take often do nothing but create a slot for a zombie noun, as in make an appearance and put on a performance.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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