garbage

Example Sentences

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This includes things such as unsecured garbage cans, fallen fruit, bird feeders, pet food left outside and uncleaned grills.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

“But worsening infrastructure problems combined with negative international press coverage about blackouts and garbage piling up hurt demand.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 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

"Just like those fliers we saw in the garbage can!"

From "Case of the Sneaky Snowman: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #5" by Carolyn Keene