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Example Sentences

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Wish-cycling is when consumers dump everything into a single-stream recycling bin, hoping it’s recyclable, even when it isn’t.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Anything that doesn’t belong gets gathered into a single bin or basket.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

"We'd have to see who was actually elected, and then we'd seek to work with those who share ideals about trying to clean up Birmingham, save weekly bin collections, fix the potholes," he said.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

President Mohamed bin Zayed—were once close but are now rivals to lead the Arab world.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

I tossed the bottle in a nearby bin and took my phone off do not disturb, now that I was ready to be disturbed again.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows