moribund
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The residents have co-opted Kim's poetic nom de plume "Su-wha" for their moribund tree.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
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
On the one hand, the Constitution is moribund with respect to formal amendment.
From Salon ● May 18, 2026
Crabs set upon and destroyed the moribund fishes, but the next day were dead themselves.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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