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sanitize

[san-i-tahyz] / ˈsæn ɪˌtaɪz /


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Ms. Rodríguez, according to sources, siphoned profits through networks of international and domestic businessmen while building PR machinery to sanitize her image.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

Food processing plants apply it to sanitize surfaces and equipment.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2025

There’s also the chance I didn’t sanitize my hands correctly.

From Slate • May 28, 2025

In his memoir, Calley portrayed himself as an easy target for officials trying to sanitize the unpopular war.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024

“Well, they have to clean the whole car and sanitize everything. We might as well settle in.”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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