useless
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Power losses during past fires in Ventura County have left water pumps useless, leaving firefighters short on water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
But, hold the extra spice please, as I'm useless with anything too hot.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
Through the years, forward guidance has been worse than useless at revealing what the Fed will actually do.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
At just 20 years old, Nomark offers his 500,000 Instagram followers a how-to guide for rendering the cameras useless, raising awareness about the devices.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
“Think about what you just did. You comforted a soul in her darkest moment. You did that with no training, no guidance, nothing but the kindness of your own heart. Is that useless, Gingersnipes? Kindness?”
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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