obsolete
Example Sentences
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But workers are worried about “FOBO” — the fear of becoming obsolete if artificial intelligence takes over their work.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
A resumption of fears that artificial intelligence will render software obsolete was the other major component of Tuesday’s stock market losses, and ongoing worries about private credit meant a general risk-averse trading environment.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
What engrossed him and his team was the Alto’s graphical display, which was destined to make the text-only displays of contemporary computers obsolete.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
During his more than three decades as Simon Property Group’s chief executive, the inveterate dealmaker gobbled up competitors and defied critics, who said malls were obsolete.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
From that point on, woodenhulled naval ships were obsolete.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
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