scrap

Example Sentences

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Some of his grandiose projects are being scrapped as unworkable and unaffordable with oil prices around $65 a barrel.

From The Wall Street Journal

I’m loath to close up shop and sell off the pieces of my life’s work as scrap for pennies on the dollar, but at this point, I see no other option.

From MarketWatch

"Where there are illegal recruitment agencies, we have scrapped them and we continue to scrap them."

From BBC

Management is taking clear action to strengthen its balance sheet by scrapping the buyback and increasing structural cost-saving targets, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Merrett said parishioners will be "thrilled" if the flooding scheme is scrapped.

From BBC