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cleaning

[klee-ning] / ˈkli nɪŋ /


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Quick said residents can take steps to limit their exposure, such as washing dusty equipment and keeping cleaning floors and other surfaces clean.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Morgan said it was frustrating that his staff have to deal with cleaning it up at a time when they have "5,001 other jobs to do at the farm".

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“This is no different than a health inspector selling cleaning services on the side,” the complaints allege.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Luca Musiolik, CEO of Germany-based industrial drone firm DroneShine, told AFP that he was there to learn about the latest drone-powered industrial cleaning technologies.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

I dipped my petticoat into the stream, then raised it to his face, cleaning his mouth, his nose, seeing his freckles like Maggie’s and his blue eyes like Da’s.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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