washing
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South Korea, which imports more than two-thirds of its energy from the Gulf, has launched an energy-saving campaign, encouraging people to take shorter showers and to use washing machines only on weekends.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Researchers say years of agricultural chemicals and metals washing into the lake have made the dust toxic.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Until then I’m just up and taking my supplements, taking my medicine, washing my face and drinking water.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
One concern is that washing could create a lead-containing residue inside machines, which might need to be cleaned to prevent releasing contamination into wastewater.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026
His thoughts were interrupted by a wave of gold washing through his head.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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