scrap

Example Sentences

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During a scrap of time between active investigations, Stafford opened the digitized files from Cynthia’s case.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Fun fact: That Post-it Notes were originally yellow was happenstance, too; that’s the color scrap paper the lab next door had available.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

She also recommended French producer Constellium, which recycles aluminum scrap, among other business lines.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The EA said they were to scrap the schemes due to "concerns about the adequacy of health care provisions" for children taking part.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Christopher took from his pocket the scrap of cloth they had wrapped around the golden branches.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell