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scrap heap



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Among the items destined for the scrap heap is the gantry, which once sheltered Soyuz rockets from the tropical weather.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

If that’s what’s best for her, then he’s OK with being cast on the scrap heap.

From Salon • Aug. 26, 2024

It’s been months since Broomhilda went to the scrap heap and I’m still car shopping.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2024

Destined for the scrap heap, these historic artifacts just had to be saved.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2023

He is perhaps best known for this quote: “We will turn this prison from a scrap heap into a repair shop.”

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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