discarded
Example Sentences
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A huge union jack artwork has been created by repurposing discarded flags from unauthorised lamp-post displays as a message of "unity".
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
He understood military power and negotiating leverage, but he also knew that diplomacy can’t succeed if governments believe promises are merely words to be discarded when they become inconvenient.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Building on that long history, Dai proposed using molten salts for an entirely different purpose: converting discarded polymers into useful fuels.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
Joe Swanberg’s “The Sun Never Sets” is a reminder that discarded partners also have movie-worthy drama — too much of it for the couple, perhaps, but plenty for our amusement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
All along the way were discarded greatcoats, left there by men too hot to carry them.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
