How to Use disposal in a Sentence

disposal

noun
  • Both the plumber and drain guy say egg shells are among the worst things to put down the disposal.
    Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 25 May 2023
  • Turn the hot water faucet on and run the disposal to clear it out.
    Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Raich said the city has some tools at its disposal to bring tax scofflaws up to speed.
    Ted Glanzer, Hartford Courant, 3 Sep. 2022
  • Easy to use — just drop one in and run the disposal for 30 seconds.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Add small peels and a cup of ice to the disposal while running cold water.
    Christina Poletto, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Nearly all of that goes by rail to a disposal site in Clive, Utah.
    Philip Diehl, The Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2024
  • But the tools that Paul needed to do such work were not yet at her disposal.
    Alice Gregory, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Having five state-of-the-art mills at their disposal helps.
    Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 26 June 2024
  • Though the games had dozens of swords and spells at players’ disposal, pretty much any weapon would do the job.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2024
  • That leaves six first-round picks left at the front office’s disposal.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 July 2024
  • That puts state-of-the-art toys at his disposal, from the sound system to the LED walls that add a new dimension to the staging.
    al, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Leo Wise said, adding that the millions of dollars at his disposal could help.
    Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024
  • The problem is that Quinn has plenty of forces at his disposal.
    The Indianapolis Star, 3 Dec. 2022
  • There’s plenty of room to spread out, with a kitchen, living area, and large front porch at your disposal.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2024
  • The process would allow the city to save about $7 million during 10 years of disposal costs under the method the city was going to use.
    Steve Lord, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Take the wealth of novels at your disposal, Hollywood, and make this thing a sure hit.
    Maureen Lee Lenker and Devan Coggan, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Any grieving fans may seek solace in the fact that red caps remain at the Rangers’ disposal.
    Dallas News, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Just keep in mind that there may be a disposal fee, so make sure to contact the location ahead of time to get all the details.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
  • The set looks like something a king would have at his disposal during a colossal feast.
    Mark Stock, Men's Health, 8 Nov. 2022
  • With nearly five acres at your disposal, there’s more than enough space for children to frolic on the grounds.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Having a dressy pair of jeans at your disposal makes picking a look for nights out all the easier.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2024
  • The good news is that this year, health officials have more tools at their disposal to combat them.
    Libby Richards, Fortune Well, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Once the dumpster is full, it is detached and transferred for disposal.
    Jaida Joyner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2024
  • Site search is one of the most valuable tools retailers have at their disposal.
    Roland Gossage, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022
  • Plus, the bottom of the grill has a convenient, one-touch ash catcher for easy cleaning and disposal.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 13 May 2023
  • Big mistake leads to an action onslaught: Cruz takes Ehsan out with one of the hundreds of knives at her disposal.
    Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2023
  • Researchers have new tools at their disposal, including drones both in the water and on the surface, as well as small recorders on and around the whales.
    Hannah Fish, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Aug. 2022
  • This, as Chelsea has found, can be quite expensive, and require the kind of resources Brighton does not have at its disposal.
    Tariq Panja, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2023
  • The Warriors have multiple movable first-round draft picks and a few second-rounders at their disposal, and from Chicago's perspective, the deal would hinge on those assets.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Oud is also one of the longest-lasting ingredients perfumers have at their disposal.
    Sable Yong, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025

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