dump

Example Sentences

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Lisa Baranik, who researches chronic pain, says she used to dump her knowledge on people, once even scaring off a yoga instructor by giving unsolicited advice on back pain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

You don’t want to overshare and trauma dump.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Paul Doherty, of Culmore Road, admitted seven charges between 2007 and 2013 relating to the contaminated dump and was sentenced to one year in prison.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Italy's "Land of Fires", also known as the "Triangle of Death", has served as a dump and illegal incineration site since the late 1980s.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

“Either that,” said Dozer, his hackles rising, “or they’re just using the storm as an excuse to dump their dogs!”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein