disuse

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"Any rare changes we do make are usually as a result of changes made by either authoritative bodies or when a name falls into disuse and another name comes into use," it said.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

After a brief resurgence during the Civil War, when it was used as a military route, the road fell into disuse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

It fell into disuse after Congress granted an amnesty to most ex-rebels in 1872.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2024

Last year Regal Cinemas’ parent company filed for bankruptcy and this year announced 40 locations would close because of disuse.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2023

She was christened Mary Katherine, a name which has fallen more and more into disuse, as—for reasons best known to themselves—the Corcorans have chosen to give her the nickname “Bunny.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt