cleaning

Example Sentences

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When Adam’s tree fell into Brian’s yard during a storm, therefore, Brian would indeed be responsible for cleaning up his portion and filing a claim with his own homeowner’s insurance for any covered damage.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

On Dec. 8, the night before she was scheduled to return to work, Waldorf found herself frantically cleaning her house and snapping at her daughter.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

The allied groups are calling for recycling more wastewater, capturing more stormwater, improving efficiency and cleaning up contaminated groundwater.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Morgan said it was frustrating that his staff have to deal with cleaning it up at a time when they have "5,001 other jobs to do at the farm".

From BBC • May 21, 2026

I make the beds while she does the bathrooms, because I can’t bear to touch the cleaning chemicals.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy