sanitize
Example Sentences
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“Broadcasters should not feel pressured to water down, sanitize, or avoid critical coverage out of fear of regulatory retaliation.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026
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
There’s also the chance I didn’t sanitize my hands correctly.
From Slate • May 28, 2025
“The priority is to clean, sanitize, continue with a process as important as President Noboa’s to put the house in order.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2024
And Mr. Johnson, the postmaster, had wanted to sanitize my letter before he handled it.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
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