throwaway

Example Sentences

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She says that people reject AI slop because “it feels really easy. It’s throwaway, it’s superficial,” whereas artists like Anadol are, “showing how much work went into it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Unfortunately the musical, while still retaining some throwaway jokes, takes itself more seriously.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

What might at first seem a bit of preciousness, and which even Gyllenhaal initially makes seem a bit of a throwaway, reveals itself to have a much deeper meaning.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Suez called for a more ambitious plan to tackle the fire risk and environmental damage from cheap throwaway vapes, such as a nationwide recycling scheme paid for by producers.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

While she was turned away, examining an old peach basket I’d put in the throwaway pile, I sucked in my breath.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings