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  • present participle of clean.
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cleaning

[klee-ning] / ˈkli nɪŋ /


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Cleaning M&M’s machinery would still require more manual labor in the short term, reducing efficiency on production lines, Hewitt said, but the disruption would be manageable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Cleaning gets much easier when you’re not working around things that are broken, frustrating, or just not serving you anymore.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

Cleaning air filters removes dust, pet hair and germs, and — the best part — replacing them is inexpensive and easy.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

Prosecutors had sought his detention, arguing there was a "pattern" of inappropriate behaviour that culminated on the set of The Cleaning Lady, a series filmed in New Mexico.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

“Football from next door came through the window—we’re fine. Cleaning up the glass now!”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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