trash

Example Sentences

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The Department of Fish and Wildlife said that the coyote was likely drawn into populated areas by the smell of food waste, unsecured trash cans or pet food left outside.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

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

I need to unload the garbage, find the missing pieces, and get the trash back inside right away.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller