Come into/go out of, etc. use

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Used when something starts or stops being popular over time, often due to innovation or changes in society.

Horse carriages went out of use after cars were invented.

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References a practice or tool beginning or ceasing because of new laws or regulations.

Plastic bags will go out of use with the new environmental regulations.

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Often tied to tech, where gadgets or software start to be used or become obsolete.

3D TVs didn't really come into use despite the initial hype.

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