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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

Drought lectures could finally be a thing of the past.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Cheap oil looks like a thing of the past.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 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

Soon the horse will be a thing of the past.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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