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laundry

[lawn-dree, lahn-] / ˈlɔn dri, ˈlɑn- /
NOUN
ironing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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"I remember she kind of paused folding her laundry and was like, 'um no, I don't think I've ever heard anything about that,'" the now-28-year-old PhD student said.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

It also met Jordan’s wish list of requirements: It has a bathtub and in-unit laundry and is on the first floor, making her loading and unloading of work supplies easier.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

Six in 10 construction-equipment workers and nearly half of laundry and dry-cleaning workers said they used AI for at least one task on the job.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

It’s all kind of the same deal, with different colors of poly-fiber laundry.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

But here’s a thing about the invisible bandapat who’s been living in my laundry basket.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins

An apology is also expected in Northern Ireland but not until after a public inquiry has been carried out, following a recommendation from a 2021 report on mother and baby institutions, Magdalene laundries and workhouses.

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

The job sites expected to be most affected include industrial warehouses, commercial laundries, manufacturing facilities and restaurant kitchens.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2024

The film explores Ireland’s Magdalene laundries, Catholic-run institutions from the 18th to the late 20th century intended to reform those deemed “fallen women.”

From Seattle Times Feb. 14, 2024

The main source of income for many Chinese immigrants, including Quan, was running steam laundries, a quintessential working-class job for many settlers.

From BBC Nov. 22, 2023

All kinds of businesses from hotels to laundries to humor magazines were using the horse’s likeness in their ads.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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