washing

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His predecessor, Pope Francis, made a point of washing the feet of prison inmates to emphasize his status as a servant of the church for all people, even criminals.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Jayme Patton has spent five years washing dishes at various restaurants in the Tucson, Ariz., area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

So maybe I’m cleaning up the kitchen or organizing toys, or making sure the bathroom is straight, or washing clothes while the music is blasting and we’re dancing around, having fun.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

"If the floors needed washing, we would have to get down on our hands and knees, even though we were pregnant," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The first day of kindergarten, when Josie and Ivy were both in the bathroom washing their hands before lunch, Ivy had looked over sideways and shyly asked, “What are you?”

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix