castoffs

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Not long after that, we’re reminded that emergency room doctors and nurses are caregivers for society’s castoffs – the forgotten elderly, the unhoused, and families barely remaining afloat.

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2026

Historically, the performance of media-stock spinoffs has relied largely on how the separations were viewed — either as splits that could stand on their own feet, or castoffs of undesirable properties.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026

She clusters recycled textiles, found items, donated castoffs and gemstones to create handmade wearable art that she describes as “science bohemian.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

To avert any awkwardness that could come with gifting other people’s castoffs, Elizabeth Rooney tries to address stereotypes friends might have about the items.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

But you can tell the girls by their stained, frilly dresses, castoffs from some distant land.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver