disposing of

phrase

present participle of dispose of
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of disposing of The report comes amid an ongoing investigation into the teen's death as 19-year-old Lucas Roper and a 17-year-old minor are being accused of disposing of some of Erving's belongings and concealing evidence after his death. Deena Zaru, ABC News, 21 July 2026 Using a plastic bag to collect the soil and disposing of it in the garbage — not green yard waste bins — will help to reduce the spread of airborne chemicals. Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Wait at least 20 minutes, then soak it thoroughly in water before disposing of it. Drew Pittock, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposing of
setting aside
Phrase
  • Looking ahead, the 2030 tournament promises to be even larger, with FIFA setting aside a $6 billion budget.
    Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 20 July 2026
  • His wife, Penélope Cruz, was also there, as was the Catalan singer-songwriter Rosalía, rounding out the trio of the three most internationally renowned Spaniards at the moment (setting aside the soccer players, of course).
    Juan Claudio Matossian, Vanity Fair, 19 July 2026

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“Disposing of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposing%20of. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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