discard
Example Sentences
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Researchers estimate that more than a trillion microplastic fibers may be released worldwide every month as people use and discard these everyday cleaning tools.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
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
It was a task that was made much harder by Morocco repeatedly trying to discard the 33-year-old's towel, a tactic they were also seen to deploy in the semi-final win against Nigeria.
From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026
“What’s the Stargazer?” he asks, catching sight of a sign he has not seen before, as they discard their empty cups and bags.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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