- present participle of cleanse.
cleansing
Example Sentences
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Cleansing is crucial for allowing the body to absorb food.
From Salon • Jan. 31, 2024
Cleansing the landscape of all that they found threatening, European settlers all but eradicated wolves and cougars.
From Scientific American • Apr. 22, 2023
Cleansing the colon beforehand is critical to identifying and removing polyps, often a precursor to cancer, during the procedure.
From Washington Post • Jul. 31, 2022
Cleansing staff in Glasgow have confirmed they will strike for a week during the COP26 climate summit.
From BBC • Oct. 18, 2021
Cleansing fumes he sent through court and hall and storage chamber.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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