sadly defunct
Frequency: 4.51.5 per million words
Used to express regret or sadness that something is defunct.
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- The old bookshop, a cornerstone of our community, is now sadly defunct.
- The old cinema, once a town landmark, is now sadly defunct.
- He cherished his collection of the sadly defunct science fiction magazine.
- Many people miss the sadly defunct public telephone booths.
- Many gamers still fondly remember the features of that sadly defunct console.
- The band's unique sound became sadly defunct after their lead singer left.
- The local film club became sadly defunct after losing its venue.
- She lamented the sadly defunct local bookstore, replaced by a chain.
- She still has a pair of trainers from that sadly defunct sportswear brand.
- Efforts to revive the sadly defunct charity proved unsuccessful.
- The annual town festival is sadly defunct due to lack of funding.
- The sadly defunct railway line now serves as a walking trail.
- The records of the sadly defunct political party are now in the national archive.
- He often reminisces about the sadly defunct video rental store.
- We walked along the path of the sadly defunct railway line.
- The company's original mission statement is now sadly defunct.
- The innovative software was lost when the company became sadly defunct.
- Despite its historical significance, the old factory is sadly defunct.
- The grand old theatre is now sadly defunct and awaiting demolition.
- Critics argue that the government's approach to education is sadly defunct.