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There were also flies on walls and ceilings, on boxed food items and by the garbage can.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 July 2026 Massa said that a restroom near Freeport Boulevard has its own issues and that bikes and garbage can be found near it.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
15 July 2026 Instead, the contest has taken a bizarre turn, with Farage's battle against the establishment now sharing the spotlight with Count Binface — a satirical candidate dressed as a garbage can.—
Fatima Al-Kassab,
NPR,
10 July 2026 Leave the lid open to allow the garbage can to air-dry in the sun.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for garbage can