wash

Example Sentences

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An opinion piece published Wednesday by La Vanguardia newspaper—owned by a close friend of Isak—said Jonathan’s arrest leaves “a bitter taste in the mouth that no toothpaste or mouthwash can wash away.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The Cambridgeshire car wash did not respond to our request for comment.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

It’s awesome because they rub you from head to toe with body oil, then they wash your hair and give you a cucumber and yogurt mask.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

But they’ll soon discover, as his evocative lyrics wash over them, that the LP’s songs aren’t merely about the former Beatle’s past, but our own.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

When I open it, memories wash over me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam