throwaway
Example Sentences
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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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