discarded

Example Sentences

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A major waste firm has warned that wrongly discarded vapes are still causing fires in its rubbish trucks and waste facilities, six months on since disposable vapes were banned.

From BBC

The team found that discarded Teflon can be broken apart and reused with only sodium metal and mechanical movement by shaking -- all at room temperature and without toxic solvents.

From Science Daily

Police searching the scene retrieved a discarded balaclava, took forensic samples from it, and Challis was linked to another crime – once again, by his DNA.

From BBC

Verdict: This is controversial, but can a player who cost £100m and was effectively discarded after two seasons be truly considered a success?

From BBC

Walker recently shared a photo showing what appeared to be 20 green bins in front of one property, right next to a discarded sofa.

From Los Angeles Times