defunct
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There were separate concerns raised in the process about potential commercial conflicts of interest arising because of clients of Lord Mandelson's now defunct consulting firm Global Counsel.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Now, customers of the defunct budget carrier are mourning the sub-$100 plane ticket that has virtually disappeared.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
While it’s defunct now, CosMc’s helped McDonald’s gain insights into what resonates with customers and what doesn’t.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
The defunct Redlands Mall, which is set to be demolished this year, is also a central subject in his artwork.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
The sea fisheries w ere defunct several years ago; the few fish they have now are from fish farms, and taste muddy.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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