trash

Example Sentences

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When rain falls on California shopping centers and warehouses, the water runs off parking lots carrying metal dust and chemicals from vehicle tires and brake pads, oil and grease from engines, and bacteria from trash.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

And a $10 charge for trash hauling and $15 for valet trash service, on top of several other fees.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Capybaras spend most of their time in the water—they’re sort of the penguins of the rodent world—so they can easily get entangled in that storm-drain trash.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

One account on X said: "Ferrari just killed their brand just like Jaguar did. This is straight to the junkyard trash."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

There are cracks in the kitchen backsplash, a trash chute that won’t open, and the distinct scent of cat litter.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller