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as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
trash disposal is on Wednesday in our neighborhood
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as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
the disposal of troops along the ridge
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Recent Examples of disposal
To dispose of medications, use a drug take-back program or follow specific FDA guidelines for drug disposal.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
The groups filed a lawsuit against the state and federal governments, accusing them of failing to comply with federal environmental regulations when building the facility, which ran on numerous diesel generators and required daily sewage disposal.
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Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Ancelotti had seriously good options at his disposal in Madrid.
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Jack Lang,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Organizations have never had more data at their disposal.
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Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
The groups filed a lawsuit against the state and federal governments, accusing them of failing to comply with federal environmental regulations when building the facility, which ran on numerous diesel generators and required daily sewage disposal.
—
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Ancelotti had seriously good options at his disposal in Madrid.
—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Organizations have never had more data at their disposal.
—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disposal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposal
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The congresswoman also pointed to the dissent of Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, who suggested that race played a role in the administration's decision-making process regarding the removal of Haitians.
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If someone does not have a final order of removal, then there's a removal proceedings process and that starts with them being issued a notice to appear before an immigration judge.
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After the sequence, Plata lay on the grass and put his hands on his head in frustration.
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From here, the components are finished through a sequence of surface treatments including microblasting, sanding and black PVD coating on the baseplate while the bridges receive wet sandblasting followed by either Titalyt® or PVD treatment.
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It’s often viewed as a dumping ground for human refuse — out of sight, out of mind — and it is structured to prevent prying eyes.
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Instead, the excess space becomes a dumping ground for more items, leaving the space looking cluttered and messy.
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Participants also include national film bodies, representing a range of sales, production and distribution companies, as well as industry associations and guilds.
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Since the atoms are heavy and closely spaced, the electron distribution is difficult to resolve, thereby making both scenarios extreme test cases.
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That disposition compounded into the richest, most inventive society the world has ever seen.
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The disposition to that case was also not clear.
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Traditional hybrids often rely on intricate arrangements of gears, motors, and clutches to blend gasoline and electric power.
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If the Sussexes stay at one of the 77-year-old monarch's residences, they would be covered by the existing security arrangements at the property.
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Since last Wednesday both in-person and online ordering at the original location have seen a drop in sales of at least 20%.
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Have questions about ordering or a purchase?
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“Disposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposal. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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