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scrap

[skrap] / skræp /






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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

But Human Rights Watch urged the government to scrap the scheme, describing it as "unproven technology" that will undermine the protections vulnerable children are entitled to.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

At that point, if they’re smart, the owners would scrap it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 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

“The thought of you riding through space in that pile of scrap metal or the idea that your cat is an alien!”

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth




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