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discarded

[dih-skahr-did] / dɪˈskɑr dɪd /


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But what if it were the “move fast” part that should have been discarded?

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Dry weather does not, on its own, cause wildfires - there needs to be a source of ignition too, such as a spark from a barbecue or a discarded cigarette.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

This is why in its 2025 guidance, the U.K.’s Food Standards Agency largely discarded the concept of UPFs.

From Slate Jul. 12, 2026

While discarded elements are through lines in Flod’s sculptural work, it’s the community impact that separates Pinky from the rest.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

They learned that in nearby Cleveland Heights and Warrensville and Beachwood, residents placed their discarded belongings at the curb like ordinary people, and they learned which days were garbage days on which streets.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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