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laundry

[lawn-dree, lahn-] / ˈlɔn dri, ˈlɑn- /
NOUN
ironing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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Everyday actions generate billions of these nanoparticles, Yan noted, from washing a load of laundry to reheating a dish in the microwave.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

Chores like folding laundry posed a bigger challenge.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Janice Sedgwick, a volunteer at the charity's Guildford branch, said needed items were things like "toothbrushes, toothpaste, shower gel, shampoo, sanitary pads and laundry detergent".

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

"It's unbearable. We can't open the windows, even the oranges in the garden and the laundry hanging out to dry are covered in black dust."

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

Often, they use the same water for washing, laundry, and drinking.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

An apology is also expected in Northern Ireland but not until after a public inquiry has been carried out, following a recommendation from a 2021 report on mother and baby institutions, Magdalene laundries and workhouses.

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

Upon arrival he launched a tuna fish cannery, sold canned produce, opened a chain of laundries in the Coalinga area, and even spent some time wildcatting for oil.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2024

In an interview with The Associated Press, Wilson spoke about learning of these Magdalene laundries, her complex thoughts on religion and how Sinéad O’Connor left her mark on the project.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 19, 2024

For example, housing zones for singles need multiple public spaces to enable interactions, from shared laundries to shared meeting spaces.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 20, 2023

All kinds of businesses from hotels to laundries to humor magazines were using the horse’s likeness in their ads.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand


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