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sanitize

[san-i-tahyz] / ˈsæn ɪˌtaɪz /


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But Mr. Stern’s point is made: The effort to sanitize warfare doesn’t succeed, no matter how advanced the technology becomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Founded by brothers Neal, Daniel, Jeffrey and Jordan Harmon, the company began as VidAngel, a service that allowed viewers to sanitize Hollywood movies by erasing sex, violence and swear words.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025

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

From Slate • May 28, 2025

“If you get any sugar onto your glove, now, your glove is completely stuck to you. I would wash and sanitize my hands, but definitely don't put on gloves,” Vu explained.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2025

I did so because I agree with historian Diane McWhorter that “to sanitize the language of segregation is to mute its destructive force.”

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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