trash
Example Sentences
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Cities are already deploying fleets of robot trash scoopers, lawn mowers and firefighters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
The suit alleged meal breaks were “frequently interrupted” when Beteta would be called back by a supervisor to clean buckets or dispose of trash.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Naula said he was cleaning trash near the corner of 88th and Grand that day when he saw as many as 10 people go in and out of the sewer.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
He walked around the store’s premises, picking up trash.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
Then, with only a bit of hesitation, I untie the orange handles, turn the bag upside down, and dump a pile of trash onto the ground.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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