trash

Example Sentences

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The Department of Fish and Wildlife said that the coyote was likely drawn into populated areas by the smell of food waste, unsecured trash cans or pet food left outside.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

She discovered that her boyfriend did more dishes—but she took out the trash more often and did more cleaning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

He bent down, picked up a straw wrapper and disposed of it in the nearest trash can, then kept walking.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

He walked around the store’s premises, picking up trash.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

I rip the paper into tiny pieces, like Teddy did with the paper plate watermelon, and toss them into the trash.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison