threadbare
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But her old sofa is threadbare, and she no longer has to worry about pets ruining her furniture, so she is ready for an upgrade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Whether that’s the result of a threadbare script or just Hanks knowing what he had is up to the viewer to decide.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
So, yes, they went into the National League Divisional Series looking past the threadbare Atlanta Braves and thinking about the National League Championship Series.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
The transfer will be a huge boost to Glasner, who said his threadbare side were in "survival mode" following Thursday's 1-1 draw with Fulham.
From Barron's ● Jan. 2, 2026
The moss under my scuffed boots glitters with dew, and there is a threadbare carpet of golden leaves beneath the sycamore tree.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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