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ash heap

[ash heep] / ˈæʃ ˈhip /




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Fitch then relegated those conditions to the ash heap of history.

From Slate Dec. 9, 2021

Another week, another unwritten rule of the game thrown on the ash heap of history.

From Washington Times Sep. 14, 2021

“Otherwise they end up on the ash heap of history,” Mr. Patton added.

From New York Times Mar. 28, 2021

As they rise from their seats, ash pours from their sleeves as though they are being granted, through the miracle of theater, an opportunity to resurrect themselves from the ash heap of history.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2019

“You’re not sure of anything. That’s why you’re throwing poor Kareem on some ash heap before he even had a chance.”

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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