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[skrap] / skræp /






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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

The White House, when asked by AFP to comment on press reports that the administration was planning to scrap the fund, replied with a link to the X post by the Justice Department.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Meanwhile, ongoing cost reduction measures and favorable scrap spreads could boost the subsidiary’s near-term profitability, the analyst adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 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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