washing

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The maker of refrigerators and washing machines swung to a loss in the first quarter as the war in Iran has hit demand and cut its full-year forecast.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Among those helping prepare victims for burial was Kazem Pourzahedian, a fabric merchant in Minab who for 10 years has volunteered at a local mortuary to perform the ritual washing of the dead.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

If you can spend three minutes washing your face everyday to look good physically, you can take three minutes to meditate to make your mind happy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

While washing food can remove most of the chemicals, direct exposure from inhaling Roundup while it’s sprayed on crops likely carries a much higher risk.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

He sold two feuding families a timeshare agreement for using the washing house on separate days.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri