scrapped

Example Sentences

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He scrapped two-decade-old fuel subsidies that had drained the treasury's international dollar reserves, but so far he has failed to stabilize fuel supplies.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

New Jersey has already scrapped a $5 million fan festival at Liberty State Park, which had been billed as a central gathering place for tens of thousands during watch parties throughout the tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

It was scrapped as it was deemed unaffordable.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Ford recently scrapped some of its EV plans.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

We played “lorry” inside the many stolen, scrapped cars strewn about the yard.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane