trash

Example Sentences

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Locals apologize for the trash piling up on street corners, as garbage pickup has halted.

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

Along the way, he kept stopping to pick up trash.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Mostly, he insisted, the unhoused neighbors were vigilant stewards, and helped with sweeping and trash pickup and the like; “99 percent of the time it was working great,” he said.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

As I reach the trash can, Brandon’s voice rings out.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila