washing

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Although officially credited as The Girl, her character was called "Lucille" by one of the prisoners distracted by her car washing.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 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

As the lake shrinks, wind blowing across the exposed lakebed kicks up toxic dust left by years of agriculture chemicals and metals washing into the lake.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

Mim dropped the key into a turquoise-colored bowl before washing her hands in the sink.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman