grime
Example Sentences
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Part of the appeal is aesthetic: There is a hypnotic pleasure for some people in seeing grime pressure-washed away.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
Signs of poor cleaning include strong urine odors, dirty floors, and visible grime.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
Cinematographer Guillermo Garza shoots neglected settings like fine art, embracing the grime.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
She and other Alexandrians agree the tramway needs work: inside the hand-calligraphied blue exterior, grime covers every surface.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
Once I had regained my composure, I scrubbed the grime from my palms.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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