- present participle of clean.
cleaning
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In the case of public toilets, such a justification "does not appear to exist" since the cost of building, maintaining and cleaning cubicles and urinals is basically the same, the professor said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
Josh Bycel said his father reveled in the challenge of cleaning up L.A. politics and was frustrated by his abrupt ouster.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
A young woman whom Bornali had never met, helped with food, cleaning and looking after her 60 surviving goats.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Then you move to “for ease” luxuries that will run the gamut from ordering delivery on busy nights to hiring a cleaning service and beyond.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
“Mr. Ship is cleaning out Mr. Mosley’s apartment,” she said.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
Ninety percent of new carwashes are express operations offering automated cleanings overseen by one or two employees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
In addition to toothpaste, researchers and the PerioTrap team have developed a gel used after professional dental cleanings to block harmful bacteria, support a healthy microbiome, and maintain gum health.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026
It’s fine for cleanings and basic preventive routines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2026
The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska said patrons threw coins into the enclosure, which were eaten by the animal between cleanings.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2024
Instead of counting on a clean reaction, I'll do frequent "hydrogen cleanings" with a small flame.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
