stale
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Between the musty setup and saccharine score, it’s the film equivalent of a bowl of stale candies.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
It looks like a large sales miss, but that Street estimate might have been stale.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
"The squad had gone a bit stale - not to have a pop at the guys before!"
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
In dollar terms, there’s a total of $347 billion worth of stale inventory on the market nationwide—up 4.3% annually.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
She had already devoured the slightly stale loaf Molly had left in the kitchenette on the top floor of the cinema, their apartments, with a fistful of salt.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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