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sanitize

[san-i-tahyz] / ˈsæn ɪˌtaɪz /


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“Broadcasters should not feel pressured to water down, sanitize, or avoid critical coverage out of fear of regulatory retaliation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

The strength of Tom’s narration is that it makes no effort to sanitize itself for its audience, to make Tom seem fair or attractive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Food processing plants apply it to sanitize surfaces and equipment.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2025

There’s also the chance I didn’t sanitize my hands correctly.

From Slate • May 28, 2025

When I arrived at a hospital, I was usually met by a charge nurse, handed a set of medical scrubs to wear, and instructed to sanitize my hands each time I entered a room.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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