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garbage man

NOUN
person employed to collect and haul away trash
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As a child in Bolivia, Mateo De La Rocha told his family he wanted to work as a garbage man when he grew up.

From New York Times May 24, 2024

This leads to confrontations with a rather demonic garbage man, growing piles of trash and general neighborhood agitation.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 22, 2022

The Oscar-winning actor stars as the title character in this flinty character study about a garbage man who is seeking redemption and salvation.

From Salon Jan. 28, 2022

“If I had become a garbage man, I could have retired by now.”

From Seattle Times Oct. 20, 2019

“First off,” said Kyle, “I’m really sorry about that garbage man crack I made the other day.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein



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