scrap

Example Sentences

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During a scrap of time between active investigations, Stafford opened the digitized files from Cynthia’s case.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

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

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

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

It has also announced plans to scrap some taxes on fuel imports to reduce fuel prices, which have risen 40% in less than a month.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Miguel found a stubby pencil and a slip of scrap paper.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein