How to Use dispose in a Sentence
dispose
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Do not dispose of propane tanks in the trash.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
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These should be disposed of in the trash.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
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What's the best way to dispose of them?
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 27 Dec. 2025
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Don’t dispose of fish or food scraps in water.
—Eva Flowe june 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
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Coffee grounds should not be disposed of in the sink.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
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Unlike the bird, which was disposed of by the grounds crew.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Let the strained grease harden, then dispose of it in the trash.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Feb. 2023
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Like our best overall pick, these traps can be disposed of or reused.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2023
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Ruben helped Raq clean up the scene and take the body to dispose of it.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 June 2026
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Far more hazardous weapons have been made, used, and disposed of in the past.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
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The two returned to the scene later that evening to dispose of her body.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
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Pet waste must be picked up and disposed of properly.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 17 June 2026
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Place the cut stems and roots into a plastic bag, then dispose in the trash.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2023
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All parts of the plant must be bagged up and disposed of properly in the garbage.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2023
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Tipping fees are paid by those who dispose of waste in a landfill, based on weight.
—Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2023
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The new high tells you that the people who wanted out have run out of shares to dispose of.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 28 May 2026
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Never dispose of live charcoal on the ground.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026
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Wastewater is no longer just something to dispose.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
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At the end of your time at camp, stick the lid back on the bucket and take your waste home to dispose of.
—Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 19 Oct. 2023
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Use up or dispose of restricted items.
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
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Just as with dumps on land, all kinds of waste was being disposed of in rivers, lakes and harbors.
—James Salzman, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
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There is only one safe way to dispose of poison ivy remnants—in the trash.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
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If the vine contains seed pods, use a plastic bag to dispose of the clippings.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
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Fireworks should be disposed by putting them in a bucket of water overnight.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 23 June 2023
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All of the wastewater will be disposed of through deep well injection.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2023
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Consumers should not drink the milk and should dispose of it or return it for a refund.
—Amber Brenza, Health, 7 May 2026
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Even communities that have found places to dispose of their sludge may be on shaky ground.
—Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
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The sand within the bags should never be disposed of in drains, or on streets and beaches.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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The product should be disposed of in an area that children, pets, and wildlife can’t access.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
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Mop water not disposed after use.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
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