Hasbeen

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of has-been alt-of, alternative

    "For some time prior to the discoveries mentioned it looked as though the little picturesque river town had seen its best days and was ready to fall in line with the hasbeens."

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"For some time prior to the discoveries mentioned it looked as though the little picturesque river town had seen its best days and was ready to fall in line with the hasbeens."

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