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A “yard sale” that sounds like a giant casting off of crappy memorabilia a week away from the trash can.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

"They basically just threw it into the trash can at this point," he says.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

The right-wing populist is running against a comedian who dresses up in a trash can and calls himself Count Binface, ruler of the planet Sigma IX, to represent Clacton.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

The futuristic architecture has drawn astonishment and outright criticism, with Trump comparing it to a trash can.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

She grabbed the hair and dropped it in the little trash can beside her chair.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell




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