throwaway

Example Sentences

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While reflecting upon her four-decade-long career in “Kylie,” an intimate new three-part Netflix documentary, Kylie Minogue says a throwaway line that anchors the endeavor: “Life makes sense to me onstage.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

It flags blurry photos, screenshots and other possible throwaway images.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Much of it is the sort of thing that will work or not work depending on your mood, but generally I prefer the small throwaway jokes to the big gross ones.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

While she was turned away, examining an old peach basket I’d put in the throwaway pile, I sucked in my breath.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings