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sanitation

[san-i-tey-shuhn] / ˌsæn ɪˈteɪ ʃən /
NOUN
sanitary science
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These boats are often small and cramped, lacking in basic facilities like fresh water and sanitation.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The regulations allowed for safe, sanctioned camping for up to 50 people with amenities like security and sanitation.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

The emergency appeal funds will go towards shelter support, providing relief items, health services and maintaining water and sanitation services.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

In April 1968, Jackson joined King in Memphis, where the civil rights leader had decided to stand with striking Black sanitation workers.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Since some 15,000 people were jammed into an area meant to house 5,000, at most, the sanitation system was deplorably inadequate.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson




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