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dispose of |
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dispose of someone or something to get rid of someone or something. (See also dispose of someone.) How can I dispose of this bothersome customer? Where shall I dispose of this wastepaper? See also: dispose dispose of someone Sl. to kill someone. (See also dispose of someone or something.) Max suggested that he would dispose of Lefty if Lefty continued to be a pest. The boss ordered Max to dispose of Lefty. See also: dispose dispose of something to end a problem We need to dispose of the threat from diseases that can be easily controlled by vaccination. See also: dispose How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This merchandise is his, but I have resolved to dispose of it for the benefit of his family if I should ever chance to meet with them. Paris was the best place in which to dispose of her effects, and thither she and Adrienne came, without a moment's delay. "They come and go," says he, "when and where they please; provide their own horses, arms, and other equipments; trap and trade on their own account, and dispose of their skins and peltries to the highest bidder. |
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