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wash

[wosh, wawsh] / wɒʃ, wɔʃ /








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Wash and rinse the rice before soaking it in a fresh bowl of water for 20 to 25 minutes.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

He’s heard that from members and seen it personally, as chief operations officer of Benny’s Car Wash, a car-wash and oil-change business in the Baton Rouge, La., area.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Douglas is also one of 140 members of the Social Singing Choir in Margate, Kent, which has used the recordings in their song Wash Over Me, set for release in June.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Wash your hands properly, choose paper towels over dryers, clean surfaces when needed, and keep personal items like your phone clean.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

“Yes, sir,” Wash said, feeling a bit of heat come into his face.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez




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