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rubbish

[ruhb-ish] / ˈrʌb ɪʃ /




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Rubbish fires, many related to homeless encampments, have skyrocketed over the last several years, according to Los Angeles Fire Department data.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Pure Rubbish played the second stage on the U.K. run of Ozzfest in 2001.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

"Rubbish", a "lie", "deranged", "absurd" and "complete tripe"are just some of the words he has used to describe the report Westminster has been pouring over.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2023

Rubbish in Scotland's capital has been piling up for he last 12 days - a result of a strike by refuse workers unhappy with their pay offer.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2022

Rubbish and food wrappers lodge in every corner.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell




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