thing of the past

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The delayed offside flag could almost become a thing of the past after Fifa unveiled new technology to be used at the 2026 World Cup.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Consumer staples: Reliable, dependable—and a thing of the past?

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Thanks to AI, and a local scientist, such disappointment may soon be a thing of the past.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Journalism doesn’t look the same as it did 50 years ago, but that doesn’t mean that the stubborn reporter is a thing of the past.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

Position, except in the highest ranks, was a thing of the past.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer