scraps

Example Sentences

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Scraps of animal-patterned fabric were incorporated into a black silk dress, while bulky sweaters were tucked into sheer skirts.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Scraps of paper seen by the BBC show some were addressed to Housing Committee Chair Florence Eshalomi.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

Scraps of clothing would be saved in drawers in case relatives could identify them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

Scraps of flame broke out here and there but were quickly tamped down by neighbors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2025

Scraps of paper, driver’s licenses, receipts, grocery lists, drawings in crayon and colored pencil, school pictures.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed