discontinued
adjective
dis·con·tin·ued
ˌdis-kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yüd 
: no longer produced or provided
a discontinued product/service
Some of these PC's are surprisingly good. Others are cobbled together from discontinued parts.—
Peter H. Lewis
Peter H. LewisThe suits ask that the insurers pay civil penalties and resume discontinued coverage.—Time
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More than two decades later, the Viper’s production run ended in 2017, but discontinued cars have a way of sticking around on dealership lots for years, and not just on signs.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
The net loss from continuing operations was $1.95 million, while the loss from discontinued operations was $3,000.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 27 Dec. 2024
Since news of the shooting broke, searches for the discontinued model have surged, drawing attention to the cult-like fascination surrounding the case.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
After last-minute changes made Wednesday, the bill would: Wipe out old suspensions from the discontinued program that randomly selected drivers to provide proof of insurance.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2024
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
The net loss from continuing operations was $1.95 million, while the loss from discontinued operations was $3,000.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 27 Dec. 2024
Since news of the shooting broke, searches for the discontinued model have surged, drawing attention to the cult-like fascination surrounding the case.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
After last-minute changes made Wednesday, the bill would: Wipe out old suspensions from the discontinued program that randomly selected drivers to provide proof of insurance.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Discontinued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discontinued. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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