trash

Example Sentences

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“It’s hell,” said a taxi driver named Pedro as he drove past heaps of garbage rotting in the streets because there is not enough gas for trash trucks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

She discovered that her boyfriend did more dishes—but she took out the trash more often and did more cleaning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Here’s a list of the most memorable jumps from trash TV to the smoldering dumpster of 21st century politics.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

He walked around the store’s premises, picking up trash.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Nurse Finnegan drops some bloody paper towels in the giant trash can in the corner.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell