garbage

Example Sentences

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Cubans have protested by banging pots and burning garbage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Another created an animated video, geared to a Latino audience, showing Angelenos lining the streets to cheer as Pratt wheels a garbage can piled with trash and the incumbent mayor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Chile generates an average of 1.1 kilograms of garbage per person per day and recycles just 0.8 percent, according to the environment ministry.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The road had been blocked with a large garbage container and tyres.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Emma is still sifting through the garbage, but it’s no use.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller