How to Use dispose in a Sentence

dispose

verb
  • Do not dispose of propane tanks in the trash.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
  • These should be disposed of in the trash.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
  • What's the best way to dispose of them?
    — Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 27 Dec. 2025
  • Don’t dispose of fish or food scraps in water.
    — Eva Flowe june 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
  • Coffee grounds should not be disposed of in the sink.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Unlike the bird, which was disposed of by the grounds crew.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Let the strained grease harden, then dispose of it in the trash.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Like our best overall pick, these traps can be disposed of or reused.
    — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2023
  • Ruben helped Raq clean up the scene and take the body to dispose of it.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 June 2026
  • Far more hazardous weapons have been made, used, and disposed of in the past.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The two returned to the scene later that evening to dispose of her body.
    — Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Pet waste must be picked up and disposed of properly.
    — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 17 June 2026
  • Place the cut stems and roots into a plastic bag, then dispose in the trash.
    — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2023
  • All parts of the plant must be bagged up and disposed of properly in the garbage.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2023
  • Tipping fees are paid by those who dispose of waste in a landfill, based on weight.
    — Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2023
  • The new high tells you that the people who wanted out have run out of shares to dispose of.
    — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 28 May 2026
  • Never dispose of live charcoal on the ground.
    — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
  • Never dispose of live charcoal on the ground.
    — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
  • Never dispose of live charcoal on the ground.
    — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
  • Never dispose of live charcoal on the ground.
    — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
  • Never dispose of live charcoal on the ground.
    — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
  • Never dispose of live charcoal on the ground.
    — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
  • Never dispose of live charcoal on the ground.
    — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Never dispose of live charcoal on the ground.
    — Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Never dispose of live charcoal on the ground.
    — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Dec. 2025
  • Never dispose of live charcoal on the ground.
    — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Never dispose of live charcoal on the ground.
    — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Never dispose of live charcoal on the ground.
    — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Never dispose of live charcoal on the ground.
    — Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Never dispose of live charcoal on the ground.
    — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025

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