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cleanliness

[klen-lee-nis] / ˈklɛn li nɪs /


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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