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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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