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hygiene

[hahy-jeen] / ˈhaɪ dʒin /


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Reckitt Benckiser, the British maker of medical and hygiene products such as Mucinex and Lysol, plans to expand U.S. product development and manufacturing to respond more quickly to shifts in consumer demand.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

"No attention appeared to have been given to her basic hygiene needs," said Barnes.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

In addition to government funding it receives as a public school, Scholarship Prep also relies on community partners for donations or services such as food, school supplies and hygiene kits.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

Nepal's Red Cross has begun providing emergency relief, including food, water, hygiene kits, mattresses and blankets.

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

“Oh, true! That he didn’t die fifteen years ago of typhus or sleeping sickness or malaria or the combination. I’m sure his hygiene went to hell after Mother left him.”

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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