discarded
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Decades after Einstein had discarded the idea, his supposed mistake returned as the leading explanation for the new data.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 18, 2026
When he agreed to take her to hospital he stopped on a road and discarded the taser, which has also been recovered by police.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Someone had discarded a handmade crochet poncho in soft earth tones on the back of a chair.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
I pulled out the hot pads and discarded half.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
I go into the back room with four pallets on the ground and a few mugs and discarded clothing spread out near them.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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