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  • present participle of clean.
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cleaning

[klee-ning] / ˈkli nɪŋ /


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The company said it spent more than $150 million fighting the fire and cleaning up the aftermath.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

The toothbrush camera targets interdental cleaning, helping your teeth stay in pristine condition between dentist-office cleanings.

From Slate Sep. 14, 2026

Mindy Anderson, cleaning up after the lunch rush at the Salty Pantry, called him intelligent and nice.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

Ashby said the USA was "digging up and cleaning up these sites" and seeing PCB levels in the environment falling as a result.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

I especially loved accompanying him to his cleaning or handyman work or as he ran his errands downtown, where the White people worked.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

Decide what kind of coverage suits you: Some plans cover accidents and illnesses, while wellness coverage may help pay for routine care such as checkups, dental cleanings and vaccines.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

The toothbrush camera targets interdental cleaning, helping your teeth stay in pristine condition between dentist-office cleanings.

From Slate Sep. 14, 2026

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

Instead of counting on a clean reaction, I'll do frequent "hydrogen cleanings" with a small flame.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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