washing

Example Sentences

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Washing machines from South Korea, for example, sank from an average value of $838 over the first five months of the year to $73.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

Washing hands regularly and using and disposing tissues in bins can reduce the spread of this and other respiratory illnesses.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

Washing removes any dirt and poop, but it also removes the egg’s external membrane layer, which helps prevent bacteria from entering the shell.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2025

Washing fruits and vegetables is of real food safety importance.

From Salon • Aug. 12, 2024

Washing clothes was then a very agreeable occupation.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton