dumping
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Miller, 53, says he is running because the city needs a strong manager to tackle problems like lagging housing production, homeless encampments and illegal dumping.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
A major investigation has been launched into the "sickening" large-scale dumping of waste at a protected site in Leicestershire.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
He told me the city has to do a better job of educating people about illegal dumping and how to report it.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
His plan involved ordering hundreds of bigger jets from Boeing and Airbus, dumping many of United’s smallest regional jets and revamping the airline’s existing fleet with seatback screens, power ports and more spacious overhead bins.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
I loved how the room got noisy as the Allies piled in, dumping their backpacks in the corner and peeling off layers of winter wear as they settled into a circle.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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