defunct

Example Sentences

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Upon purchase of the racetrack, which was defunct and non-operational, the property-tax assessment increased significantly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

At a defunct power plant, Musk announced plans to build a semiconductor manufacturing plant, to be a joint venture among Tesla, xAI, and SpaceX.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Among the go-to spots were #IceCreamSundays at Lock & Key in Koreatown and rooftop parties at the now defunct Standard and Ace hotels in downtown L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

His mercurial talent would be nurtured by the 1986 World Champion Joe Johnson, from neighbouring Bradford, at a now defunct club in the north Leeds suburb of Yeadon, a few miles from their home.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

The defunct 3M plant was right under the bridge.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove