clean up
Example Sentences
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Just as residents were beginning to clean up the flood damage, Super Typhoon Bavi bore down on eastern China, threatening more rain.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
“For example, after cleaning a window, I’ll let the paper towel dry and save it under the sink. Later, I use it to clean up muddy messes or pet accidents.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
By Sunday, local volunteers had taken to the beach to help clean up the remnants of the night before.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
Greenwater ran some tests that worked in 250-gallon containers, but didn’t meaningfully clean up the river, Howard said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Fishermen were encouraged to clean up their boats to take tourists out fishing.
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
