ablution

Example Sentences

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Other people's tolerance for your more casual ablutions might not go over so well.

From Salon

To minimize the tedium of watching the clock or counting to 20 every time you wash your hands, experts suggested singing the Happy Birthday song all the way through twice to achieve full ablution.

From New York Times

There are now indications that it has caused some Americans to become more spartan when it comes to ablutions.

From New York Times

The holiday falls during the hottest part of the year in Thailand, so the water is not only a symbol of ablution but also welcome relief from the heat.

From Washington Times

The party, which is in the throes of a government crackdown, said Gergerlioglu was detained as he was performing his ablutions for morning prayers.

From Seattle Times