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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

And one of the fundamental rules of equity, as Sotomayor explains, is that you have to seek it with clean hands.

From Slate Jun. 24, 2025

Officials say it can be used only to clean hands if it’s completely unheated.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 31, 2025

Use soap and warm water for 20 seconds or hand sanitiser to clean hands regularly.

From BBC Jan. 7, 2024

A man will have clean hands once we get the lid slammed shut on that stinking century.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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