scrap

Example Sentences

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Fun fact: That Post-it Notes were originally yellow was happenstance, too; that’s the color scrap paper the lab next door had available.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

What followed was a scrap between two players, including a Seahawks receiver who committed blatant pass interference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

She also recommended French producer Constellium, which recycles aluminum scrap, among other business lines.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

He was unable to exert his influence in forward positions, although this untidy scrap of a friendly against Marcelo Bielsa's side was hardly the stage for creativity to flourish.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Louise eased back her scrap quilt and carefully, carefully slipped out of bed.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck