wash away
Example Sentences
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That’s a question I ask myself daily as I watch the pandemic’s effects continue to wash away so many people’s consideration for their fellow humans.
From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026
In natural environments, cycles such as rainfall or tidal changes repeatedly wash away these flawed areas.
From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026
“White does not wash away poor,” Andreas says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
"It's inevitably going to wash away butterfly eggs, remove nesting sites and disrupt underground breeding areas," Hodgson said.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
Instead I go upstairs and wash away the layers of makeup and conditioners and dyes and then go down to dry my hair by the fire.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
