dumping

Example Sentences

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"By reusing plastic waste that is already in Hawaii, we can reduce the environmental and economic impacts of transporting waste plastics from the islands, incinerating it or dumping it in Hawaii's overflowing landfills."

From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026

A video clip went viral after it showed her clad in Knicks gear and nonchalantly dumping the contents of the blue-and-orange trash can onto the sidewalk before walking off with it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Workers were seen dumping hydrogen peroxide along the pool’s perimeter, which did clear up the water along the perimeter.

From Slate • Jun. 19, 2026

Hutchinson said residents have responded in force to his call for emergency sidewalks repairs, just as they did when he crusaded for a crackdown on widespread illegal dumping.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

I figured I was dumping my chances with Judy Billings out with my trash.

From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli