clean hands
Example Sentences
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Drizzle the seasoned butter mixture over the crackers, using a pastry brush or clean hands to make sure each cracker gets a little attention.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026
He continued that the family "cannot be said to come to the court with clean hands", citing a "bombardment" of requests to enter Ms Higson's property.
From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2025
Officials say it can be used only to clean hands if it’s completely unheated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2025
Raffi Ivker, a Jewish student at George Washington University, said he believed neither side "has clean hands."
From Reuters ● Oct. 18, 2023
A man with strong clean hands would never look at me in love.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
