dustbin

Example Sentences

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The pink, mouse-like creatures lived in craters covered by dustbin lids - the lids' noisy "clang" gave the show its name.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

But those primarily interested in dividend income shouldn’t toss them in the dustbin just yet.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

The broadcast network triopoly went into the dustbin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

Straight to the dustbin of history, one of many macho mistakes in a decade full of them.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2025

“Now, help me with the potato peels. Put them all in the dustbin, and when Mummy Ola comes back, we will tell her you helped with the cooking.”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie