threadbare
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Towering over the threadbare lawn, Omeltchenko worked on what was the seat of the regional administration -- an imposing white stone Stalinist-era building almost completely razed by Russian strikes last year.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
Whether that’s the result of a threadbare script or just Hanks knowing what he had is up to the viewer to decide.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
Gomez is pushing back against those allegations - her lawyer has asked that she be dismissed from the case altogether, saying the claims made against her are "threadbare".
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Driven by nostalgia and a desire for authentic style, old threadbare tees have turned into big business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
I pull his threadbare pajama shirt over his head.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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