1. The papers in the waste paper basket catch fire.

2. 23 He retrieved the important letter from the waste paper basket.

3. Unthinking,(Sentencedict) he threw his lighted match into the waste - paper basket.

4. 25 After reading the letter, he threw it in the waste - paper basket.

5. Then Mrs. Bunting scrutinised the waste - paper basket and Mr. Bunting opened the lid of the coal- scuttle.