disposing
- present participle of dispose.
Example Sentences
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Disposing of all this liquid—they eliminate as much as 300 times their body weight in waste each day—should sap the tiny insects of energy.
From Scientific American • Feb. 28, 2023
Disposing quickly of downed trees, blown-off roof shingles and shredded drywall is one of the most challenging but important parts of hurricane recovery.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2022
Disposing of waste legally costs money, whether in landfill tax or the fees paid for it to be processed or recycled.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2022
Disposing of it could take weeks and local leaders have appealed for help.
From Reuters • Jul. 23, 2021
Disposing of her hat, she looked half casually over her shoulder, to discover that he hadn't moved.
From Joan Thursday by Vance, Louis Joseph