cleaning

Example Sentences

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When Adam’s tree fell into Brian’s yard during a storm, therefore, Brian would indeed be responsible for cleaning up his portion and filing a claim with his own homeowner’s insurance for any covered damage.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Cai said Annie loved her job with grain-growing company CBH and, during the off-season, also worked on a farm alongside his boss's wife, helping with cooking, cleaning and caring for others.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

On Dec. 8, the night before she was scheduled to return to work, Waldorf found herself frantically cleaning her house and snapping at her daughter.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

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

Our shore duties also included cooking and cleaning for the master, and the boys fought over these jobs for the sake of his leftovers, which were far tastier than ours.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo