- present participle of clean.
cleaning
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In the case of public toilets, such a justification "does not appear to exist" since the cost of building, maintaining and cleaning cubicles and urinals is basically the same, the professor said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
“These are all good things: cleaning trash, picking up gates. But we’re still left with more questions than answers.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
I remember your cleaning dilemma all too well.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
Westminster City Council will have to inspect the wall and if the removal is deemed incomplete, another cleaning method will have to be used.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
“I could bring over some cleaning supplies, if you want.”
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
While the researchers say it won’t replace traditional dental cleaning, it could be used along with such cleanings to keep gum-disease inflammation at bay.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 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
The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska said patrons threw coins into the enclosure, which were eaten by the animal between cleanings.
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
