discarded
Example Sentences
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The boorish, puerile Farva — imagine an “Animal House” character its writers would have discarded as too crude — is the catalyst this time around by falling in love.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
She told me that mosquito populations spiked in areas with more human-made mosquito habitat, such as abandoned buildings, unkempt vacant lots, and piles of discarded bulky items.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
Ko Jae-ok, 87, has collected handheld battery-powered fans discarded by wealthier Seoul citizens, but found they provide little relief.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
Residents who find discarded canisters are advised to take them to a Household Waste Recycling Centre for safe disposal.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
They had discarded their cloaks to reveal other furry faces, along with three feathery ones, and even a turtle.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
