Can't empty trash - error that the file is in use

I noticed a recent bug that seems to be the case with PDFs, I opened in preview. When I close the file (cmd + w), but not to leave the program overview and then remove the file, when I go to empty the trash, I get an error message that the operation cannot be completed because the file is always used. I am only able to empty the trash immediately after a restart. I wonder if there is a way to fix this error!

Thank you!

Hulahooop,

Right-click on the file in the trash, then select 'delete immediately... '. »

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