How to Use dispose of in a Sentence
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Rake up any mayflies that are in your yard, bag them, and dispose of them.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
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Then trim all the rotten roots off with sharp snips and dispose of them in the trash.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2026
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Since then, with no creamery to sell to, the zoo has had to dispose of the milk.
—Joey Schamber, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2026
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If the damage is severe, pull up the plants and dispose of them.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
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When disposing of the trap, be careful not to let the flies escape.
—Emma Jacobson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026
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Around the time the body was disposed of, Lake Mead was nearing its zenith.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
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To dispose of the plants safely, put them in brown landscape waste bags and set them out for pickup.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
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Always remove the diseased parts of the plant and dispose of them in a plastic bag.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 15 July 2026
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Sweep the cat litter into a dust pan and dispose of it properly.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
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Safely dispose of the diseased foliage in the trash or by burning it.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026
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First, put on rubber gloves to remove any solid waste and dispose of it in a plastic bag.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
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Clean up and dispose of any fallen petals or debris to keep the ground clear and prevent diseases.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
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An executor may have a deadline and dozens or hundreds of objects to dispose of.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
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Cut back the leaves to 6 inches, and dispose of the foliage rather than composting it.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 22 Sep. 2026
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Arrange for a white goods curbside pickup from your city waste department to dispose of them.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026
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Pull the zip back out and remove and dispose of any hair or other materials that are caught on the teeth.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
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Wring out the rags and dispose of the greasy water following local guidelines.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 2 Aug. 2026
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After the registration is confirmed, dispose of the toy in the trash.
—Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
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Parents are asked to stop using the crib bumpers immediately and dispose of them.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
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Residents have two options to dispose of yard waste and loose brush and branches, city officials said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
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The witness also described how Martinez’s body was disposed of.
—Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026
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Bag the grass and dispose of it according to your local waste management guidelines.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
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Once every piece of the Purina Mill has been hauled off and disposed of, the land will sit empty.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
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Be sure to ensure that any firework used is fully extinguished and free of flame or heat before disposing of it.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
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Collect all trimmings and add them to the compost pile or dispose of diseased material.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
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Check with your local hazardous household waste center for guidelines to dispose of these items properly.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
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Depending on the recall, consumers may be told to return the product to the store for a refund or dispose of it safely.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
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Some people simply blow their leaves into the street while others blow them into a pile and dispose of them responsibly.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
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The agency gave instructions on how to dispose of a hammerhead worm properly.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
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Wait at least 20 minutes, then soak it thoroughly in water before disposing of it.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 29 June 2026
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