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as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
trash disposal is on Wednesday in our neighborhood
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as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
the disposal of troops along the ridge
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Recent Examples of disposal
Given the large volume of debris, typical recycling methods and landfill disposal may not be feasible without overwhelming local waste management systems.
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Additionally, Frontier is required to take a series of actions to prevent future violations and reduce risks associated with improper handling and disposal of hazardous materials, a news release on Thursday noted.
—Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
Heller uses all the cinematic tools at her disposal to show the mother’s struggles simply managing chunks of time, day after repetitive day.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
One of the most significant tools Kennedy would have at his disposal, according to Mande, is HHS’ involvement in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a document that shapes federal nutrition advice.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Additionally, Frontier is required to take a series of actions to prevent future violations and reduce risks associated with improper handling and disposal of hazardous materials, a news release on Thursday noted.
—Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
Heller uses all the cinematic tools at her disposal to show the mother’s struggles simply managing chunks of time, day after repetitive day.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
One of the most significant tools Kennedy would have at his disposal, according to Mande, is HHS’ involvement in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a document that shapes federal nutrition advice.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposal
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For longer-lasting results, try laser hair removal or electrolysis.4 Medications like antiandrogens or topical Vaniqa (eflornithine) cream can also slow hair growth.4 Infertility Maintaining a healthy weight and managing insulin resistance can improve fertility.Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, as of a few days ago, more than 250 people had signed a petition demanding the removal of the fences.Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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It’s filled with dry British comedy and over-the-top action sequences set to classic rock tracks.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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Plus, Starkey says movement rehearsals for a kind of dance sequence toward the end of the film broke the ice.Rich Juzwiak, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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One place where Trump’s pledge of 60% tariffs on imports from China may be fully realized is Chinese steel dumping.Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
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But in 1972, the Clean Water Act banned the dumping of waste and sewage into the harbour.Harriet Marsden, theweek, 24 Nov. 2024
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Its safeguards are designed to prevent unauthorized duplication or distribution of digital media, potentially saving media companies in the United States over $100 billion annually.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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As the number of topics increased, distribution shifted to CD-ROM, the Internet, and mobile.Spencer Dorn, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Taking up lots of space in the frame and spreading your limbs wide creates a powerful disposition.Margaret Cirino, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Pollocks were apprehended and await disposition of their case.Antonio Fins, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
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Using unclaimed bodies for medical research is legal in much of the country, but is widely considered unethical because of the absence of consent; the unclaimed include people whose relatives could not be reached as well as those who could not afford to make funeral arrangements.Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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The song has a minimalist arrangement — highlighted by a spectral slide guitar — and crystalline vocal harmonies, which add a glow to its message of hope for better days ahead.Maura Johnston, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Disposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposal. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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