binman
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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On Wednesday, Katarina Pohancenikova, managing director of Greener Ealing Ltd, confirmed that Mr Broadhurst was a binman at the council-owned firm but he was not on duty when he died.
From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025
John Skinner, who was friends with James and worked with him as a binman, described him as "a family man" who had lots of friends.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2019
Before he became a celebrated footballer, Southall had been a hod-carrier, a binman and a cleaner.
From The Guardian • Jun. 4, 2018
Born in Belfast on 6 November 1926 to a family of Italian descent, Carson was the son of a binman.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2012
I am just a binman – an ordinary bloke.
From The Guardian • May 22, 2010
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