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cleaning

[klee-ning] / ˈkli nɪŋ /


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Eagle said: "We are cleaning up sites, but we are also stopping the cycle, driving faster prevention and disruption, better intelligence, and stronger coordination across the system."

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

Robots are popping up more in everyday life in China, with trial jobs including directing traffic, cleaning houses or working on factory floors.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

"By simplifying the design, we reached a size at which these robots can operate directly in the microbial world - almost like microscopic cleaning devices."

From Science Daily Aug. 18, 2026

At the same time, the state is legally mandated to switch entirely to 100% carbon-free energy by 2045, meaning it must produce more electricity while simultaneously cleaning up the electricity it produces.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

After our parents go to their room, Suzi and Dina and I finish cleaning and putting the dishes away.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

Ninety percent of new carwashes are express operations offering automated cleanings overseen by one or two employees.

From The Wall Street Journal May 5, 2026

In addition to toothpaste, researchers and the PerioTrap team have developed a gel used after professional dental cleanings to block harmful bacteria, support a healthy microbiome, and maintain gum health.

From Science Daily Apr. 13, 2026

I would always task myself with being as still as possible during my cleanings.

From Los Angeles Times May 12, 2025

"In between cleanings is when our alligators still manage to get them before they are removed."

From BBC Feb. 19, 2024

Instead of counting on a clean reaction, I'll do frequent "hydrogen cleanings" with a small flame.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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