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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Leave covered, wait a sufficient time (at least 24 hours to be safe), and then dispose of the ashes without making a mess.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
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Most of the country lacks a public drainage network and relies on septic tanks to dispose of wastewater, Cueto said.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
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To safely dispose of old televisions sets, check for for e-waste drop-off sites through your city government or contact an e-waste pickup service.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
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Using a plastic bag to collect the soil and disposing of it in the garbage — not green yard waste bins — will help to reduce the spread of airborne chemicals.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
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Research shows that almost two-thirds (64%) of patients using sharps at home have never been taught how to dispose of them properly.
—Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
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When looking to dispose of my retired flag, I was advised to call a local funeral home that has a crematory.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
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The killer left a note demanding $20,000, but her body was found dismembered and disposed of in city sewers.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
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If documents are rendered unreadable, then they can be disposed of in a publicly accessible dumpster, the law states.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2026
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Prosecutors also allege that Millete then disposed of May’s body, which has never been found.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
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The gain defers indefinitely until the asset is sold or otherwise disposed of.
—Shehan Chandrasekera, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
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Consumers are asked to dispose of the product and discontinue use immediately.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026
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The Italian government has invested at least 10 million Euros to catch and dispose of the crabs.
—Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
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At the agent’s direction, the AIC can sue and be sued in its own name, hold and dispose of property, and incur obligations.
—John Nay, Fortune, 14 July 2026
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Dig It Up Since lily of the valley spreads via underground rhizomes, the most effective removal method is to dig up the plant and dispose of it.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
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Whatever the intent, relief organizations must still transport, warehouse, inspect and dispose of goods that may not match local needs.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
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If your item is listed, dispose of it in accordance with local guidelines, or check whether the manufacturer offers a return or recycling program.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
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While some documents have a long retention period (ahem, forever), others can be safely disposed of after 10 years.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026
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As at-home healthcare continues to grow, ensuring sharps are consistently and properly disposed of will only become more important.
—Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
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Trash And Recycling Collect the trash from your kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, laundry room, and other rooms in the house, and dispose of it in your outdoor trash can.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
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Billingsley said his crews were able to save some of the family’s possessions with tarps and rugs, but the Merazes have been advised that any clothing or furniture that still smells like smoke needs to be disposed of.
—Noah Daly july 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2026
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