scrapping

Example Sentences

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The union had called for the scrapping of a bonus cap set at 50 percent of annual salaries and for 15 percent of operating profit to be allocated to bonuses.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

As much as Burnley are still scrapping, which they showed with their draw against Aston Villa last week, they have frustrated their own supporters much more than they have frustrated the opposition this season.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

TV makers may not go as far as Netflix has in scrapping Chromecast compatibility altogether, but they earn more from when people don’t just cast out whatever’s on their phone screens.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

On the night of pricing, they considered scrapping the IPO.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

I woke up every morning at six to study—because it was easier to focus in the mornings, before I was worn out from scrapping.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover