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Noun
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These events, almost always streamed or televised, were suddenly hurdling toward obsolescence — one of many casualties inflicted by the transfer portal and NIL.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026 -
The fear of unemployment due to obsolescence is just one factor that could be driving potential hires away from essential roles.—
Stacey Zolt Hara,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The splendid Nezu Museum houses a collection of Asian art and antiquities ranging from paintings to samurai swords, with a traditional tea room and beautiful grounds to explore, too.—
Stephen Kelly,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
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And from antiquity, Japan has suffered under natural disasters—people’s survival has depended on outside forces.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Old-fashionedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-fashionedness. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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