scrapped

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Testifying to lawmakers on Tuesday, Blanche confirmed that the idea had been scrapped: "We're not moving forward with the fund, period."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Rival supercar maker Lamborghini has scrapped its EV programme due to weak demand and customers' preference for petrol engines.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Royal Caribbean scrapped current plans for a private island near Costa Maya, Mexico, after government opposition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

This tagline was soon scrapped and replaced with lines such as “Premium Performance. Proudly American,” “American-Proud Design,” and “designed with American values in mind.”

From Salon • May 21, 2026

I found the gang lounging lazily atop the hood of a scrapped ’65 Chevy, basking in the flaring morning sun waiting for me.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane