disposition

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Miller’s 1968 play, written during the agonizing days of the Vietnam War, concerns the disposition of the remains of a once-illustrious estate.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

A US State Department spokesperson said the disposition of the Bushehr personnel and Iranian crew rescued at sea was up to Sri Lanka.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

"The interdicted vessel, M/T Sophia, was operating in international waters and conducting illicit activities in the Caribbean Sea. The US Coast Guard is escorting M/T Sophia to the U.S. for final disposition."

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Do you want a religious service, for example, and do you wish to be cremated, buried or some other form of disposition?

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

Perhaps a bit of candy might sweeten that sour disposition.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan