cleanliness
Example Sentences
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The initial idea came from a personal interest Rigden had in watching YouTube videos of people power washing and the "simplicity of seeing dirt turn to cleanliness".
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
You may find yourself pantomiming with one of your feet to your children in the persona of “Mr. Stinkyfoot,” a somewhat boorish Frenchman who espouses the importance of cleanliness and the needs for a bath.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026
The country boasts a modern highway network, efficient public transportation, widespread high-speed internet, and safety and cleanliness in public spaces.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
Circle team members and peace ambassadors funded through nonprofit contracts demonstrate commitment to assisting unhoused individuals and residents, with local community members reporting increased park activity, cleanliness, and family-friendly programming such as 5K runs.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026
The obsessive cleanliness of the room was the only positive sign of volition from Estha.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
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