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scrap

[skrap] / skræp /






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The original plan was to scrap physics, chemistry and biology as separate courses, but that is on hold until at least 2031.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Silkie Carlo, the director of civil liberties group Big Brother Watch, has called for Sainsbury's to scrap the technology, arguing that it is "treating customers like criminals".

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Lekjaa last Saturday had praised his "wise" move to scrap the plan in the interests of "unity and cohesion".

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

Find insight on America’s scrap metal industry, Capstone Copper, Clariant, Perseus Mining and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials..

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

He shifted his weight, flexed his fingers, then—so fast Ekon barely saw it—snatched a scrap of parchment from the center of the basket.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

A prototype for a frozen burrito with the same protein load was scrapped, because the tortilla couldn’t hold that much filling.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

However, he also said that the compact is woefully out of date and should be scrapped and rewritten to match the reality of the shrinking river.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

This summer, it began broadcasting the name Ruby, assuming the identity of a vessel scrapped in 2018 in an apparent effort to keep operating under the radar, Douglas said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

The Stop the A38 Expansion Group has called for the properties to be restored and returned to use should the scheme be officially scrapped.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Annabeth scrapped a plateful of death-bird bones into the lava.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan

In the 2023-24 season, widespread fan action including littering pitches with tennis balls and chocolate coins resulted in the scrapping of an investment deal, despite the proposal winning majority support of clubs.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

Conrad: Carol is going to have to keep scrapping and not let anything worse happen to her son.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

In California, a mining company is scrapping with environmentalists over an expansion plan meant to quadruple gold output.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Burnham has also announced a host of new cost-of-living policies since taking office earlier this month, including scrapping of VAT from domestic electricity bills.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

The trailer was a fifty-foot flatbed rigged for scrapping, essentially a giant bucket.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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