disposable

Example Sentences

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Concern has grown over disposable children’s diapers, many of which contain chemicals, plastics and other ingredients linked to health and environmental risks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

For instance, Everlane, an American direct-to-consumer clothing brand that touts its sustainable and ethical practices, is being purchased by Shein, the fast-fashion brand associated with cheap, disposable clothes.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

She said: "While sitting and chatting we realised the flints we were sitting on were extremely hot... some thoughtless, careless people had just buried three disposable BBQs which were still glowing red! Absolutely disgusting behaviour!"

From BBC • May 31, 2026

With the wealth effect from Americans’ vast holdings of stocks — at a record 250% of disposable income based on Federal Reserve flow-of-funds data — rising stock prices have been driving consumer spending.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

He thought of the twenty-four floors, the views that would soon no longer exist, his disposable camera.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd