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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

He also thinks cloud-based repositories of useful software tools, like GitHub, will continue to fill up with AI-generated coding garbage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Chile generates an average of 1.1 kilograms of garbage per person per day and recycles just 0.8 percent, according to the environment ministry.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

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

From BBC • May 13, 2026

We go to the kitchen and wade through garbage that’s up to our ankles.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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