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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
The only way to lower the overall amount of plastic in the environment is to limit plastic production, change manufacturing methods as well as buying habits, recycling and trash disposal systems, said Dianna Cohen, co-founder of the Plastic Pollution Coalition.
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Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 13 May 2025
Two men sitting in a silver GMC pickup truck who were watching the disposal drove over to the gawking residents.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
Reusing and reducing consumption can save money and spare waste; high-quality materials and manufacturers limit the environmental impact through production, lifetime, and disposal.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
In its ongoing fight for survival, the indie film community has learned to use every tool at its disposal to get its movies made — and more often than not, that has meant shooting abroad for rebates and leveraging foreign grants through co-production arrangements.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
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Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 13 May 2025
Two men sitting in a silver GMC pickup truck who were watching the disposal drove over to the gawking residents.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
Reusing and reducing consumption can save money and spare waste; high-quality materials and manufacturers limit the environmental impact through production, lifetime, and disposal.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
In its ongoing fight for survival, the indie film community has learned to use every tool at its disposal to get its movies made — and more often than not, that has meant shooting abroad for rebates and leveraging foreign grants through co-production arrangements.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposal
Noun
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Check out my top picks for data removal services here.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2025
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Under the infrastructure team, for example, is a debris removal group, a utilities team and a group for hazards such as mudslides, according to a recording of a recovery meeting reviewed by The Times.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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Establish a consistent bedtime routine: A simple sequence like bath, book, feed, lullaby, and bed can cue sleep.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Richards played all 540 minutes of Palace’s triumphant FA Cup run, a six-match sequence that included three contests against teams in the top half of the Premier League table.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Antelope Valley residents say they are fed up with rampant dumping and inaction by officials.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Although the law has never been tested in court, it has been credited with preventing further waste dumping.—
India Nye Wenner,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2025
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Managing assets for routine distributions emphasizes an area less critical for long-term investors only seeking capital appreciation with indefinite holding periods: income.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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The league saw nearly 9% revenue distribution growth last year, and the salary cap is projected to continue growing.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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Kathleen Bush-Joseph, an attorney and policy analyst with the U.S. Immigration Policy Program at the nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute previously mentioned that the database doesn’t always have the final dispositions of cases.—
Kimmy Yam,
NBC news,
15 May 2025
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Shutt says Ruby has the sweetest disposition and knows which office staff member has the best treats.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2025
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To preview upcoming album A Matter of Time, the rising singer-composer lets her frustration simmer above sighing harmonies and ornate string arrangements, producing a beautifully mad opening shot.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
16 May 2025
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But that arrangement has been costly and inconvenient.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2025
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“Disposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposal. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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