threadbare
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Whether it was because a threadbare backroom team was overworked, or England's overall attitude was not good enough, Smith was rarely seen doing the hard yards with the gloves on.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
At 82, he sits with perfect posture, possessing an elegance that transcends our threadbare surroundings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Both Hole’s Courtney Love and Babes in Toyland’s Kat Bjelland claimed to be the first to perform in vintage, threadbare dresses with Peter Pan collars and puff sleeves, accessorized with knee socks and Mary Janes.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
European allies might join the U.S. in defending the Strait, but their navies are already threadbare.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
Helene hands me a threadbare blanket, and I pull it over the girl, knowing how futile it is.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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