disposing of

phrase

present participle of dispose of
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of disposing of But the findings indicate a systemic problem with recording, tracking and disposing of assets. Kathryn Blackman, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 Contact the healthcare distributor or facility that provided the injections to ask about their protocol for returning or disposing of them. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 That work has included disposing of most of the furniture that was in the building and removing old ceiling tiles as part of abatement efforts, Tomlinson said. Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026 The boyfriend of an 18-year-old college soccer player in Washington County, Pennsylvania, is accused of fatally stabbing her, putting her body in the hatch of her vehicle and recruiting his mother for help disposing of the body, authorities said. Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 Area recycling guidelines can also prohibit stores from disposing of them easily. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 When disposing of the trap, be careful not to let the flies escape. Emma Jacobson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 Once the tree is down, follow proper safety protocols when disposing of the debris or ask if the tree company can handle the debris for you. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026 The report comes amid an ongoing investigation into the teen's death as 19-year-old Lucas Roper and a 17-year-old minor are being accused of disposing of some of Erving's belongings and concealing evidence after his death. Deena Zaru, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposing of
setting aside
Phrase
  • State scientists were slated to receive special salary adjustments ranging from 3% to 5% on July 1, according to previous Sacramento Bee reporting, but the Governor’s Office said those raises were contingent on the legislature setting aside funding.
    Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Yet data consistently shows setting aside a meaningful amount of cash to turn to when the unexpected happens is difficult for many individuals.
    Lorie Konish, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Disposing of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposing%20of. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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