Having troubles getting rid of files in trash.

i have several files, all from the same program that just wont empty from the trash
i keep getting "the operation cannot be completed because the item "FMStrs.dls" is locked.
how can i delete these... they arnt bothering me in the trash but i just cant sleep until they're gone.
thanks in advance.

Have you checked this Apple support article on Trash problems?
-mj
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