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cleaning

[klee-ning] / ˈkli nɪŋ /


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Their mission that day was to come up with a new format of Tide detergent with improved features, such as stronger cleaning and better odor removal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

However, Councilmember Ysabel Jurado said that “Boyle Heights did not create this crisis, and Boyle Heights should not be left to carry the burden of cleaning it up on their own.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

Fish seeking cleaning services often use predictable postures, such as headstands or tail stands.

From Science Daily • Jun. 20, 2026

For years, Japanese football fans have won praise for cleaning up stadiums after World Cup matches.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

It’s more that the Ranch’s library is practical, filled with books about permaculture, carpentry, animal husbandry, and some about making your own essential oils, natural cleaning supplies, and body products, and other stuff like that.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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