discard
Example Sentences
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She testified that she dropped him off near the Spohr’s home and later saw him discard items from his backpack after they crossed the Nevada state line.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
Czin of Brookings describes this as the “ultimate demonstration of Xi’s coldbloodedness,” proving he is willing to discard “lifelong-revolutionary ties to ensure the military lives up to his unforgiving standards.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
The circular economy seeks to move away from the traditional "extract, produce, discard" approach.
From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2026
At various points on his journey, Noah appeared to discard some of his possessions including his rucksack and mobile phone.
From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026
I would take my notebook and write dark poems, which I would often later discard.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
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