scrap
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In her speech, Badenoch is expected to say: "We are going to scrap this duty altogether. We do not need to replace it. We need to explain to people that they should do their jobs."
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
But the prime minister's resolve to fight means the chances of a full-blown Labour leadership scrap seem to have risen.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
He was also forced to scrap a planned concert in the southern French city of Marseille, while he has also been stopped from performing in Poland and Switzerland.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
It’s urging state leaders to scrap plans for a 45-mile tunnel beneath the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and consider asking voters to approve a bond measure to fund local water solutions.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
“Such a tiny scrap of life,” said Miss K. “He’s a little miracle.”
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
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