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throwaway

[throh-uh-way] / ˈθroʊ əˌweɪ /












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If you think this volume was a throwaway effort, think again: it is 640 pages long.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

Clearly, the algorithm masters aren’t too precious about these throwaway texts; their core strategy will always be to embrace whatever seems to work best in the moment.

From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026

It was a throwaway line in a long conversation, delivered with the dry, unshowy confidence he brought to everything.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

The Welsh government said laying regulations for Wales's DRS was a major step towards ending throwaway culture.

From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026

Your older sister’s throwaway comment sliced right to your center.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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