How to Use disposal in a Sentence

disposal

noun
  • Both the plumber and drain guy say egg shells are among the worst things to put down the disposal.
    Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 25 May 2023
  • Easy to use — just drop one in and run the disposal for 30 seconds.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Add small peels and a cup of ice to the disposal while running cold water.
    Christina Poletto, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Nearly all of that goes by rail to a disposal site in Clive, Utah.
    Philip Diehl, The Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2024
  • Having five state-of-the-art mills at their disposal helps.
    Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 26 June 2024
  • Though the games had dozens of swords and spells at players’ disposal, pretty much any weapon would do the job.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2024
  • That leaves six first-round picks left at the front office’s disposal.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 July 2024
  • That puts state-of-the-art toys at his disposal, from the sound system to the LED walls that add a new dimension to the staging.
    al, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Leo Wise said, adding that the millions of dollars at his disposal could help.
    Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024
  • The problem is that Quinn has plenty of forces at his disposal.
    The Indianapolis Star, 3 Dec. 2022
  • There’s plenty of room to spread out, with a kitchen, living area, and large front porch at your disposal.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2024
  • The process would allow the city to save about $7 million during 10 years of disposal costs under the method the city was going to use.
    Steve Lord, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Take the wealth of novels at your disposal, Hollywood, and make this thing a sure hit.
    Maureen Lee Lenker and Devan Coggan, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Any grieving fans may seek solace in the fact that red caps remain at the Rangers’ disposal.
    Dallas News, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Just keep in mind that there may be a disposal fee, so make sure to contact the location ahead of time to get all the details.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
  • With nearly five acres at your disposal, there’s more than enough space for children to frolic on the grounds.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Having a dressy pair of jeans at your disposal makes picking a look for nights out all the easier.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2024
  • The good news is that this year, health officials have more tools at their disposal to combat them.
    Libby Richards, Fortune Well, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Once the dumpster is full, it is detached and transferred for disposal.
    Jaida Joyner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2024
  • Plus, the bottom of the grill has a convenient, one-touch ash catcher for easy cleaning and disposal.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 13 May 2023
  • Big mistake leads to an action onslaught: Cruz takes Ehsan out with one of the hundreds of knives at her disposal.
    Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2023
  • This, as Chelsea has found, can be quite expensive, and require the kind of resources Brighton does not have at its disposal.
    Tariq Panja, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2023
  • The performers make the most of the limited resources at their disposal.
    Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Epstein also had the 50-round draft at his disposal, not the downsized 20-round draft Stearns will oversee.
    Jerry Beach, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Still unclear is where and when a permanent disposal site would be built.
    Tom Hays, Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2024
  • Having a new Therabody product at your disposal (like the Theragun Prime) will do the trick to put some more pep in your step.
    Lori Keong, Jenifer Calle, SELF, 26 Dec. 2022
  • Would Michelangelo still have been as great had he been born with a different set of tools at his disposal?
    John Quinn, Forbes, 3 May 2023
  • At the bottom of the basin the Husqvarna had enough power to roll that nasty mess into a large tumbleweed for easy disposal.
    Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Loehr is one of those consummate pros who often are passed over for starring roles and yet have a daunting level of craft at their disposal.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Oct. 2024
  • American travelers looking to escape to Europe have dozens of great options at their disposal, from major destinations like London and Paris to midsize cities and quaint towns dotting the countryside.
    Kevin Gray, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

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