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sanitation

[san-i-tey-shuhn] / ˌsæn ɪˈteɪ ʃən /
NOUN
sanitary science
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AFP reporters in Ceuta in the days following the influx saw unaccompanied children suffering limited access to food, water, shelter and sanitation.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

Bergquist said ICE has met these two requirements, but still has not addressed more immediate issues such as water and food quality, as well as sanitation.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

Much about the grimy parts of Burning Man is left unmentioned, leaving it up to Redditors to gripe about sanitation pile-ups departing Burners leave in nearby towns.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2026

“If you fail to deal with the infrastructure, you could later face security, governance and sanitation problems,” he said during a virtual event with the Atlantic Council, the Washington think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

The old coral-stone water sanitation building with its arched walkways and terra-cotta roof was a royal castle.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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