junked

Example Sentences

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The city’s common-law heritage—which nominally rejected retroactivity in criminal law—was junked.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

Economic policy was tightened; meaning policies were junked if they weren’t seen as affordable.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2024

Piled on sidewalks, junked up against street curbs, and leaned against light poles, these unwieldy obstacles are a hazard for innocent citizens just trying to walk down the street.

From Washington Times • Nov. 20, 2023

He picked crops and later worked as a mechanic in Indio, fixing junked cars and selling them, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2023

Back with Granny, I told her to be on the lookout whenever Mrs. Smith junked any books.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane