detergent

Example Sentences

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Dow will make things that go into the detergent bottle.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Lyondell is a world leader in polypropylene—think the cap on a bottle of detergent.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Everything became more expensive at the start of the year: meat, milk, salt, flour, potatoes, pasta, bananas, soap, toothpaste, socks, laundry detergent, and many medicines too.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

For peddlers of body-care products and other hygiene items, from dish detergent to air freshener, winning in the attention economy can include creating a fear of missing out on “limited edition” entertainment tie-ins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

We got dryer sheets and laundry detergent for Kristin, and I found a couple of games for Sasha and Malia.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama