scrubbing

Example Sentences

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It’s a scrubbing of the past, an act of forgetting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

But I’d say seven to ten minutes of my 15-minute reset is, almost always, spent sudsing and scrubbing.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

They simulated real-world use by repeatedly scrubbing the sponges against rough metal surfaces.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

The top of the dresser needed serious rehab: scrubbing, sanding and repainting to create a shiny finish.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

We scrubbed our faces and hands, then took turns sitting on the edge of the tub scrubbing our feet.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce