dispose
verb (used with object)
to give a tendency or inclination to; incline.
disposing
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present participleof dispose.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Fly-tippers in Cornwall could face fines of up to £5,000 if they are caught illegally disposing waste.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
In Arizona, streams are mostly dry, and the state has many water-intensive mining projects, each with systems for draining stormwater and disposing of water used in minerals processing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Using a plastic bag to collect the soil and disposing of it in the garbage — not green yard waste bins — will help to reduce the spread of airborne chemicals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
These conversions solved two acute problems for American cities: disposing of excess office supply and providing much-needed housing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
“Tell me,” I asked Nemur, “I just got a look at your incinerator for disposing of experimental animals. What plans have been made for me?”
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
