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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
Among the various technologies police have at their disposal, location data obtained via warrant through cellular carriers and tech companies like Google have become a popular method for investigators to uncover when and where a suspect was during the commission of a crime.
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Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Unable to stop the march toward passage, the Democrats as the minority party in Congress are using the tools at their disposal to delay and drag out the process.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
While deemed necessary for the reduction of GHG emissions, for many activists, the damage caused by the manufacturing and disposal of batteries is in conflict with broader environmental goals.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
To make good on these appeals, the EU will need to use the full panoply of legal, financial, trade, political, and regulatory tools at its disposal to affect existing levers and pressure points.
—Josep Borrell Fontelles, Foreign Affairs, 27 June 2025
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Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Unable to stop the march toward passage, the Democrats as the minority party in Congress are using the tools at their disposal to delay and drag out the process.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
While deemed necessary for the reduction of GHG emissions, for many activists, the damage caused by the manufacturing and disposal of batteries is in conflict with broader environmental goals.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
To make good on these appeals, the EU will need to use the full panoply of legal, financial, trade, political, and regulatory tools at its disposal to affect existing levers and pressure points.
—Josep Borrell Fontelles, Foreign Affairs, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposal
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Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting Cyberguy.com/Delete Get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web: Cyberguy.com/FreeScan 4.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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Although first responders have faced challenges such as heat, snakes and impassable roads due to flooding and debris, debris removal was still underway and improving, officials said Sunday.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
6 July 2025
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Researchers have genomically analyzed three specimens to date, but in each case, poor DNA preservation resulted in only partial sequences.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 July 2025
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The goal capped a pass sequence that showcased the patient buildup Smith sought versus the Orlando defense.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2025
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Love Island star Jeremiah Brown has made his first comments about his intense relationship with fellow contestant Huda Mustafa after his shocking dumping from the show.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
25 June 2025
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The dumping came after Hannah developed a strong connection with Pepe and as Jeremiah was getting to know Andreina after the longstanding drama with his previous partner, Huda.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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However, the significant disparity in prize money between the competitions arises from the distribution of funds based on league placing at the end of the initial phase.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Velvet Peanut Butter brand, with its decades-long Detroit history, will be produced in Detroit in 2026 with plans for nationwide distribution.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
11 July 2025
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The cases against Oren and Alon Alexander remain pending and nothing involving the disposition of this case affects the cases against the Alexander brothers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 July 2025
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The Supreme Court may decide on the case as early as June 12, and a majority of justices have signaled a friendly disposition toward upholding Tennessee’s law that took effect in June 2023.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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In the days to follow, Lisa clashes with her thespian stepmom (Jenifer Lewis) about the over-the-top funeral arrangements.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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The arrangement comes as a partial reprieve for the companies, which have seen cognac shipments to China plunge after Beijing imposed preliminary duties last year.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
4 July 2025
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“Disposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposal. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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