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The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.

The word 'refuse' in this sentence has two meanings and two sounds.

1 - say re-FYUZ.  It means to not accept or turn away.

2 - say REF-yuz.  It means garbarge, trash, something not wanted.

Another way to say this:

The trash dump was filled and could accept no more.

04/18/2002