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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

And the cartoonish portrayal of combat using childlike blocky figures helps to sanitize gritty images of war, helping it to get past social media filters—and pushing it far beyond Iran’s borders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

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

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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