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deodorant

[dee-oh-der-uhnt] / diˈoʊ dər ənt /


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Why lock up deodorant when a company could use that cash to pay their employees enough to stop living paycheck-to-paycheck?

From Salon May 22, 2026

The company, which makes consumer products including toothpaste, deodorant and soap, posted net income of $646 million, or 80 cents a share, down from $690 million, or 85 cents a share, the year prior.

From The Wall Street Journal May 1, 2026

He said he was paid in checks but was then told he wasn’t allowed to cash them, leaving him without enough money to purchase Gatorade or deodorant.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 6, 2026

At 7:00 am, relatives brought packages: deodorant, toothpaste, soap and shampoo in labeled plastic bags, plus disinfectant and bleach -- provisions essential for maintaining hygiene in the latrines of tiny cells.

From Barron's Jan. 10, 2026

I could hear him breathing heavily, and the mix of food and really strong deodorant was making me nauseous.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya

Its Nivea brand has been undertaking a recalibration to more evenly distribute investment across body care and deodorants, instead of focusing mostly on facial products.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 3, 2026

For Tracey Baubie, the president and chief executive officer of Comprehensive Research Group, which tests consumer products such as deodorants and diapers for manufacturers, part-time mothers are a key part of her team.

From Seattle Times Jun. 5, 2024

Generally, people use deodorants on their armpits, but perhaps there is a way to get rid of the bacteria.

From Science Daily Apr. 23, 2024

Parabens are typically used as preservatives, and phthalates make deodorants and antiperspirants easier to spread.

From National Geographic Sep. 6, 2023

So far I’ve restrained myself from going through his medicine cabinet, in search of hairpins and female deodorants, as I once would have done.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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