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moribund

[mawr-uh-buhnd, mor-] / ˈmɔr əˌbʌnd, ˈmɒr- /


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The Angels fired pitching coach Mike Maddux and two other major league pitching coaches Tuesday, the latest decision in interim general manager John Mozeliak’s aggressive push to revitalize the moribund franchise.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

And instead of toiling away for a moribund franchise, Garrett will now have a shot at a Super Bowl.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 2, 2026

U.S. stocks have learnt to deal with soaring oil prices —managed through spikes in Treasury yields—and weathered the impact of consumer spending downturns tied to a moribund labor market.

From Barron's May 5, 2026

The state government, desperate to stimulate the economy and its moribund real-estate sector, began eroding the growth-management plan that had restrained development.

From Slate Apr. 20, 2026

The few birds seen anywhere were moribund; they trembled violently and could not fly.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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