disposable

Example Sentences

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Concern has grown over disposable children’s diapers, many of which contain chemicals, plastics and other ingredients linked to health and environmental risks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

For instance, Everlane, an American direct-to-consumer clothing brand that touts its sustainable and ethical practices, is being purchased by Shein, the fast-fashion brand associated with cheap, disposable clothes.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

She said: "While sitting and chatting we realised the flints we were sitting on were extremely hot... some thoughtless, careless people had just buried three disposable BBQs which were still glowing red! Absolutely disgusting behaviour!"

From BBC • May 31, 2026

They’re fed up with a dating culture that makes them feel disposable, competing with an endless stream of suitors on apps where someone else is just a swipe away.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

I don’t talk about who won on the weekend, the state of the roads, or any disposable conversational crap that fills the void inside a taxicab.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak