white elephant
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Lord Forsyth described the project as "a complete white elephant and a disaster" and Leader of the House Baroness Smith of Basildon called the situation "unacceptable".
From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025
During a debate in the House of Lords, Conservative peer Lord Forsyth called the project a "complete white elephant and a disaster".
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025
Aiming to avoid construction costs and potential white elephant venues, the IOC wanted Italy to use an existing track — with two nearby options in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Igls, Austria.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024
Morales unveils his white elephant gift during a Nochebuena celebration at he and his husband’s home.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2023
On the page, red diamond-covered trailers passed by first, and each one advertised its contents: roaring lions and tigers, charging rhinos and furious hippos, and a majestic white elephant at the very end.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
