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bin

noun

ˈbin

Definition of bin

as in box

a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things a storage bin for hats and gloves put plastics in this recycling bin, and glass in that one

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Recent Examples of bin While Fiji flanker Levani Botia was in the sin-bin, England jumped from 14-3 to 35-3 with tries by Guy Pepper, Benhard Janse van Rensburg with his first touch on debut, and Seb Atkinson. — ABC News, 11 July 2026 Meraz said a smoldering projectile from one of the many booms and bangs that kept his sons awake must have landed in one of the trash bins, causing the fire to ignite. — Noah Daly july 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2026 Their life revolved around simple pleasures, including treasures Rowley got from the charity bins outside public places. — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 Walk the area around the mound and look for food sources, like open trash bins. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bin

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In the next round of Count the Rice, the rice is mixed into a large box full of paper, styrofoam, and other detritus.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
That increase, unlike in the Premier League in 2025-26, is not primarily due to inswinging corners causing a rugby-style scrum in the six-yard box.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026

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The project proposal also includes a gym with cardio and strength machinery and space for group classes, an indoor mailroom with digital package lockers and several water features.

— Ilana Arougheti July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Even Fitz-Gerald’s locker is a callback to his mom’s doctrines.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 July 2026

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Photographs capture her outline in the mud of a creek bank; in the snow blown against a tree trunk; in an arrangement of branches and flowers leaned against a tree; and in the sand on a beach, already being erased by the waves.

— Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
The bespoke trunk, and the coveted trophy housed inside, will make their way to the pitch for the first time at the final game of the competition, which takes place next Sunday in New Jersey.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 July 2026

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But, alas, there are no other young male seals in the residential streets of Hobart to practice chest-puffing and sparring with.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
The incident happened just two blocks away from where drill rapper Truron Roach-Martin, 24, who performed under the name Briscoe, was fatally shot in the face and chest Wednesday.

— Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026

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Sit, who went by the first name Tony, operated Happy K9 Academy and the dogs were in his care when they were kept in crates in a hot van and died, the district attorney’s office said.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 11 July 2026
The crate was then cushioned within an outer container that featured shock-absorbing springs.

— News Desk, Artforum, 10 July 2026

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