scrap heap
Example Sentences
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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
This is another that belongs on the scrap heap.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 27, 2025
"We will not stand back and allow our livelihoods, our communities and the UK's steelmaking capacity to be thrown on the scrap heap."
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2024
The Lions and their long-suffering fanbase were lamenting the Rams’ sudden success under Baker Mayfield, who is 2-1 in Hollywood since being picked off the scrap heap following his release from the Carolina Panthers.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 27, 2022
Looked like he’d saved it from a scrap heap.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
