clean up
Example Sentences
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For every riot, there are volunteers who'll come out the next day to clean up the mess.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
There’s a lot of opportunity to clean up the portfolio and put more support behind brands to drive profitability.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Just as residents were beginning to clean up the flood damage, Super Typhoon Bavi bore down on eastern China, threatening more rain.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
“For example, after cleaning a window, I’ll let the paper towel dry and save it under the sink. Later, I use it to clean up muddy messes or pet accidents.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
As we clean up the Hameeds’ kitchen, everyone gets a chance to describe their recipes to the whole group.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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