dispose
verb (used with object)
to give a tendency or inclination to; incline.
has disposed
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present perfectof dispose (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Though VW has disposed of its Russia business, it still must contend with the lawsuits.
From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2023
The company later injected Citic Group as its largest shareholder in a government-led restructuring and has disposed of non-core businesses.
From Reuters ● Mar. 18, 2023
This is the fourth time in two years that China has disposed of its rockets in an uncontrolled manner.
From Scientific American ● Nov. 3, 2022
Any overseas body that has disposed of property since 28 February 2022 - when the legislation for the register was first announced - will be required to provide a statement to Companies House.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2022
Nature has disposed our territory to be the theatre of a great civilization.
From The Continental Monthly, Vol 3 No 3, March 1863 Devoted To Literature And National Policy by Various
