# A simple way to keep a query in the cache fetched with only the latest set of variables, and discard the rest?

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**Created:** [April 17, 2024, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.apollographql.com/t/a-simple-way-to-keep-a-query-in-the-cache-fetched-with-only-the-latest-set-of-variables-and-discard-the-rest/7394 "2024-04-17T13:15:00Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 17, 2024, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.apollographql.com/t/a-simple-way-to-keep-a-query-in-the-cache-fetched-with-only-the-latest-set-of-variables-and-discard-the-rest/7394/1 "2024-04-17T13:15:00Z")

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Let’s say I have a query with a variable that I use inside a `useQuery` hook:

```auto
translations(localeCode: $localeCode): ...

```

I’m looking for a solution that meets the following requirements:

- `cache-and-network` fetch policy can be used, so the result **is** read from the cache and stored in the cache;
- when `localeCode` variable changes, the previous data (associated with another variable value) is deleted (so if the variable takes the old value again, it’s not available in the cache anymore).

I know that I can set `nextFetchPolicy: "network-only"`, but then the 2nd requirement would not be met as noticed when my component remounts. Also the cache would still store unnecessary data.

So far I was only able to partially achieve this with manual cache manipulation with `cache.evict`. I’m wondering if there’s a cleaner solution because this seems like a common use case.

Any help appreciated!