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toilet

[toi-lit] / ˈtɔɪ lɪt /
NOUN
grooming or dressing one's person
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Fortunately, a second portable toilet area deeper inside the venue had working sinks and held up well throughout the show.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Her school, Camborne Science and International Academy in Cornwall, had introduced strict disciplinary policies, which included limiting toilet visits during classes, according to pupils and former teachers.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

Even though people are willing to spend $5,000 on a toilet, they end up hiring a plumber who doesn’t install it properly, which becomes an expensive mistake, Linn said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

The couple spent their courtship sharing fun Covid-era activities, like stealing toilet paper, enjoying empty cinemas and stadiums, and taking selfies in front of dumpster fires, all to the tune of Taylor Swift’s “Love Story.”

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

She could slam the door, flush the toilet till it overflowed, spit under the partition.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

Classrooms must meet state licensing requirements and include low sinks, tiny toilets and a minimum of two exits — compared with a TK-12 classroom that needs just one.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

In response, temporary chemical toilets and hand-washing stations were installed, the department said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2026

But these days, builders and renovators often choose taller, “comfort height” toilets, usually with good intentions, like accommodating the disabled.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

EMR has also outlined "challenges" with both the 810s and the older Class 222s, affecting the toilets, air conditioning and catering equipment.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

When he left for the toilets I decided it would be best to take a stack of the passes for posterity.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys




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