disposed of

phrase

past tense of dispose of
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Recent Examples of disposed of 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 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 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 CalRecycle estimates that 7,294 tons of batteries are improperly disposed of in California landfills every year, and that batteries are the top cause of fires in the state’s waste facilities. Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 The gain defers indefinitely until the asset is sold or otherwise disposed of. Shehan Chandrasekera, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 For several months, investigators alleged that Herrling kept the scheme going by moving Wilding's body to her apartment and dismembering it, although his remains were never found (investigators claimed it was disposed of in the San Francisco Bay). Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 The Cherokee Nation launched a harm reduction program in 2023 and has safely disposed of 160,000 dirty or used syringes, distributed at least 160,000 sterile syringes and handed out more than 20,000 doses of Narcan since. Maya Henry, Oklahoma Watch, 30 June 2026

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“Disposed of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposed%20of. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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