scrap heap

Example Sentences

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Among the items destined for the scrap heap is the gantry, which once sheltered Soyuz rockets from the tropical weather.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

If that’s what’s best for her, then he’s OK with being cast on the scrap heap.

From Salon • Aug. 26, 2024

It’s been months since Broomhilda went to the scrap heap and I’m still car shopping.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2024

"We will not stand back and allow our livelihoods, our communities and the UK's steelmaking capacity to be thrown on the scrap heap."

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2024

And just when Holly had mentally consigned herself to the scrap heap, she felt it.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer