as in extinct
no longer existing
we know that Renaissance artwork only through copies made by other artists, the original painting being nonextant
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Today, four are extinct and seven are endangered or threatened.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026 -
Today, four are extinct and seven are endangered or threatened.—
Claire Rush,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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The museum is located on a defunct Air Force base in the Upper Peninsula and Verwey's aim is to preserve its legacy.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Along with technical and camera crew, Rockrohr relied on information from the Park Forest Historical Society, including stories from the now defunct Park Forest Star to underline events.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Retaining Hall, 39, keeps one familiar face from Dart’s rookie year on the offensive side of the building for his second NFL season, with Brian Daboll, Mike Kafka and Shea Tierney all long gone.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The screaming fans, now mute; the arena lights, long gone.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Other unions also pushing for improved contracts The 30,000 members of Local 99 also are working under terms of an expired contract, since June 30, 2024.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The price and lack of access have led some diabetics to underdose, use expired insulin, reuse needles or starve themselves to control their blood sugar levels.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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Owner Jason Boso fixed that, infusing $2 million into the 10-year-old bar on better bathrooms, a covered section of the patio and a re-done kitchen.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas News,
3 Apr. 2023
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Judaism approaches these moments with deep sensitivity, offering guidance not to judge or criticize, but to bring dignity, comfort, and peace—to the soul of the departed and to those left behind.—
Rabbi Moishe Kievman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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Altars are traditionally decorated with pictures of departed relatives, their favorite foods, drinks and remnants of their lives, such as favorite items or symbols of their profession.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Nonextant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonextant. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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