built-in obsolescence
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Their sturdy, do-it-yourself construction is also a tacit riposte to the built-in obsolescence of so many products today.
From New York Times ● Jul. 22, 2022
All of us are dealing with built-in obsolescence.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 22, 2022
The concept of built-in obsolescence should be familiar to anyone that has ever bought a piece of advanced consumer electronics.
From The Verge ● Jul. 21, 2017
The old form of capitalism based on built-in obsolescence is giving way to a new one in which products get better after they are bought.
From Economist ● Nov. 18, 2015
So will those who favor the modern trend to built-in obsolescence, for chemical control is self-perpetuating, needing frequent and costly repetition.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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