disposed of

phrase

past tense of dispose of
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Recent Examples of disposed of This should be a last resort reserved for dangerous medications, like fentanyl patches, that need to be disposed of quickly to prevent them from accidentally coming into contact with other humans or pets. — Sunny Linnebur, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026 The United Nations Environment Program estimates that more than 90% of waste generated in Africa is disposed of at uncontrolled dumpsites and landfills, often with associated open burning. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 When federal investigators subpoenaed his company as part of the ongoing probe, Fioravanti had manifests altered to hide the fact the asbestos had been disposed of improperly, according to the plea. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026 While the coyote attack was seemingly unprovoked, the news station offered tips on how to ward wild animals away, including making sure food or anything else that may attract predators is properly disposed of. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026 The inspections also showed customers' records disposed of without first being shredded or made unreadable in violation of California privacy laws, the lawsuit alleged. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026 Once every piece of the Purina Mill has been hauled off and disposed of, the land will sit empty. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 Around the time the body was disposed of, Lake Mead was nearing its zenith. — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 Late last week, director Danforth Quayle disposed of 14,525 shares of the company and director Ira Platt disposed of 30,000 shares, according to company filings delivered to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Disposed of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposed%20of. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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