castoffs
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He does better on “Habibti,” which feels like it collects all the weird castoffs of this cycle but ends up being the most interesting to follow.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
Not long after that, we’re reminded that emergency room doctors and nurses are caregivers for society’s castoffs – the forgotten elderly, the unhoused, and families barely remaining afloat.
From Salon ● Jan. 8, 2026
Historically, the performance of media-stock spinoffs has relied largely on how the separations were viewed — either as splits that could stand on their own feet, or castoffs of undesirable properties.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 7, 2026
To avert any awkwardness that could come with gifting other people’s castoffs, Elizabeth Rooney tries to address stereotypes friends might have about the items.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
My one fancy short gown was too small, and I hadn’t filled out enough to wear any of Mother’s castoffs.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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