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cleaner

[klee-ner] / ˈkli nər /
NOUN
detergent
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“Everyone wants cleaner waterways. However, this proposal simply isn’t ready for prime time,” said Mike Lewis, BizFed’s water co-chair.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

On the same day, the teenager started a new job as a cleaner, working alongside his sister, Abigail, 22, which he loved.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“In addition, we continue to manage the business with great discipline leading to strong expense management, cleaner inventories, and an improved balance sheet,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The broader takeaway is clear: food safety testing is becoming faster, cleaner, and more precise.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

“A whole lot cleaner than shaking dirt off fruit.”

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya




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