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sanitize

[san-i-tahyz] / ˈsæn ɪˌtaɪz /


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“I think it was a deliberate choice to penalize a journalist for refusing to sanitize accurate reporting,” Alfonsi told the New York Times of her firing.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

CBS News didn’t renew correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi’s contract, which she said was a move to penalize her for refusing to sanitize reporting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

But the governing body for more than half a million young athletes must remember nothing will ever sanitize that industry.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2025

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

From Slate • May 28, 2025

When I arrived at a hospital, I was usually met by a charge nurse, handed a set of medical scrubs to wear, and instructed to sanitize my hands each time I entered a room.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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