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unclean

[uhn-kleen] / ʌnˈklin /


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A longstanding taboo in Chinese culture against used goods, seen as unclean or a shameful sign of poverty, is lifting rapidly.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Sick dogs can easily be reinfected by grooming themselves and living in an unclean environment.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

If that makes you a little sick, if the whole thing feels a little unclean, that’s only because the internet has become a nauseous, infested place.

From Salon • Nov. 7, 2025

"He was literally slurping unclean pond water to stay hydrated," he said.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025

John and Lou had picked up some kind of virulent intestinal ailment from the unclean surroundings.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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