How to permanently delete files on a Mac to prevent them from reappearing

The item I want to delete keeps reappearing? What’s going wrong?

The item may be locked, which is why it’s not able to be deleted. To check if the item is locked, select it, then choose File, and then Get Info. From here, untick the Locked box. You may need to enter your Apple ID password or use your Touch ID to do this.

I moved the wrong item to the Bin or have changed my mind, how can I restore it?

To restore your item from the Bin, open the Bin icon. Then select the item you want to restore and select File then select Put Back.
Screenshot of Bin app on Mac with Put Back option highlighted

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