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

Drought lectures could finally be a thing of the past.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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

“The whole world is helping us. And now that the swastikas are a thing of the past, there’s no downside anymore. It’s a win-win for everybody.”

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman