cleaning

Example Sentences

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He was thought to be another fatality, until he was spotted alive by a cleaning crew on Thursday.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

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

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

The allied groups are calling for recycling more wastewater, capturing more stormwater, improving efficiency and cleaning up contaminated groundwater.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

“And you’ll…pay me for that? For organizing and cleaning up?”

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