useful life
noun
: the amount of time during which something is in good enough condition to be used
the useful life of a satellite
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The mandate allows cities to continue operating existing vehicles throughout their useful life.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
About 16% of lines are past their useful life, the public utility said.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
If that inspection confirms at least five years of remaining useful life, the insurer may not refuse to issue or renew coverage based on roof age alone.
—Mike McGilvary, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
At the end of their useful life, all the parts can be sorted by material and recycled.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
About 16% of lines are past their useful life, the public utility said.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
If that inspection confirms at least five years of remaining useful life, the insurer may not refuse to issue or renew coverage based on roof age alone.
—Mike McGilvary, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
At the end of their useful life, all the parts can be sorted by material and recycled.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Useful life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/useful%20life. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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