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
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
UniCredit has disposed of some assets via swaps but has had to widen the search for potential buyers to countries such as India, Turkey and China.
From Reuters ● Jul. 4, 2022
Another striking illustration of his unselfishness is seen in the manner in which he has disposed of his fortune, which at the time of his father’s death amounted to a million dollars.
From The Arena Volume 18, No. 92, July, 1897 by Various
