discarded

Example Sentences

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As a general rule, if the paperwork arrived regularly in the mail and did not require action, it can be safely discarded.

From MarketWatch

While she faced the other way, Aaron picked up the one she’d just discarded, squeezed it efficiently into the bowl, and then put it back on the counter.

From Literature

Thousands of discarded human-made objects are circling Earth, and when pieces of that space debris fall back to the surface, they can pose risks to people on the ground.

From Science Daily

Any soft objects such as carpet or clothing that could absorb and hold onto contamination were discarded.

From Los Angeles Times

He has clearly discarded the idea that the U.S. need not concern itself with matters beyond its frontiers.

From The Wall Street Journal