cleanly

Example Sentences

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Though he didn’t lay a fingertip on the basketball, Robinson accomplished his mission, stretching his long arms into an obstacle even the super-sized Wembanyama couldn’t shoot over cleanly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

In a first-of-its-kind large-scale study, scientists created giant fire whirls, spinning columns of flame that resemble fire tornadoes, and found they burn oil faster and more cleanly than conventional methods.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

The wounds from a spell that brought one league title and Copa del Rey did not heal cleanly.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The first time I used it, I remember slicing into a sweet potato — the dense, orange flesh giving way so cleanly it almost felt like the knife was doing the work on its own.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

One system at a time, I cleanly shut them all down, ending with the main computer itself.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir