discarded

Example Sentences

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“Intruders have set fires, burning holes in the floors and scorching wood wainscoting and pews. Empty beef jerky bags, discarded underwear and clumps of plaster litter the worn burgundy carpeting.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A nationwide search for Nancy Guthrie has unveiled several leads, including discarded gloves, DNA evidence and alleged ransom notes, but it has not lead to any major progress.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

No suspect has been identified and announcements of potential clues -- including discarded gloves -- have not led to further progress.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Their method focuses on deciding what information should be preserved and what can be discarded.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

A discarded pork bone, still redolent with fat, proved too much to resist.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker