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garbage

[gahr-bij] / ˈgɑr bɪdʒ /


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This includes things such as unsecured garbage cans, fallen fruit, bird feeders, pet food left outside and uncleaned grills.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

I tapped Docs’ new “Create with voice” option and spewed a stream of verbal garbage, full of “ums,” sentence fragments and idea pivots.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Republic Services is No. 2 nationally behind Waste Management in garbage collection and recycling.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The road had been blocked with a large garbage container and tyres.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

It would be pretty funny to see mean Adam Ackerman covered in garbage.

From "Mystery Map (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #3)" by Franklin W. Dixon




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