ash heap

Example Sentences

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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

There are words to echo and recall, and words better thrown on the ash heap of history.

From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2021

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

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2021

“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