dirty

Example Sentences

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“This is a state with big challenges, the challenge of affordability, the challenge of healthcare, homelessness, and dirty streets and crime-filled streets,” Villaraigosa said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

"It was filthy, dirty and it leaked like a sieve for many years," he said in a White House video.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

This process gives comets their fuzzy appearance and explains why astronomers often refer to them as "dirty snowballs."

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

"There's no point in giving me dirty looks," Badenoch said.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Girls from Central are here as well; reliable Helen has ably taken over the kitchen, washing guests’ teacups as soon as they dirty.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse