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discard

[dih-skahrd, dis-kahrd] / dɪˈskɑrd, ˈdɪs kɑrd /


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To remove that bias, the Dallas Fed designed its index to discard the 31% biggest increases in a given month, but only the 24% biggest decreases.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Researchers estimate that more than a trillion microplastic fibers may be released worldwide every month as people use and discard these everyday cleaning tools.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

She testified that she dropped him off near the Spohr’s home and later saw him discard items from his backpack after they crossed the Nevada state line.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Czin of Brookings describes this as the “ultimate demonstration of Xi’s coldbloodedness,” proving he is willing to discard “lifelong-revolutionary ties to ensure the military lives up to his unforgiving standards.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

They are festooned with clothing that the migrants discard as they begin to wade out.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario




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