scraps

Example Sentences

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Scraps of animal-patterned fabric were incorporated into a black silk dress, while bulky sweaters were tucked into sheer skirts.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Scraps of paper seen by the BBC show some were addressed to Housing Committee Chair Florence Eshalomi.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

Appeared in the October 2, 2025, print edition as 'Walmart Scraps Artificial Dyes'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 1, 2025

Scraps of flame broke out here and there but were quickly tamped down by neighbors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2025

Scraps of burnt uniform flutter in the rising heat.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell