cleaned up

Example Sentences

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Platner, in damage-control mode, acknowledged that he was occasionally a lousy boyfriend but denied any sort of physical abuse, swore that he has cleaned up his act, and pledged that no more skeletons will emerge.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

The footage was recently restored and cleaned up for Peter Jackson's Get Back documentary; and a blue plaque on 3 Savile Row commemorates the gig.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Coronado Mayor John Duncan said small businesses are already losing revenue and warned of worse if the water isn’t cleaned up soon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

She’s appeared in Maxim and cleaned up in poker tournaments when that was a thing.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

Got my puke spot pretty well cleaned up.

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor