rubbish bin
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The bird was discovered by airport police near terminal one after being spotted perched on a rubbish bin.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2026
That's the world telling them that their understanding of Irishness is bound for the rubbish bin of history.
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2023
You see, every dish on the nightly menu is made with ingredients that were destined for the rubbish bin, often because they’re bruised or slightly overripe.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 30, 2020
It was the runt of its litter and had been found in a rubbish bin, where it had been thrown away.
From The New Yorker ● Dec. 30, 2019
They called me the rubbish bin of the family.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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