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cleaning

[klee-ning] / ˈkli nɪŋ /


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Rather than immediately cleaning the fossils, he inspected them closely.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Boyle highlighted that Wunderbar already pays for street cleaning and lighting outside its venues, questioning what it got in return for the high taxes.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“Look what I found when I was cleaning the yard?” he once said, holding up a 5-pound note.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Tour boats took curious sightseers to gaze at North Koreans cycling along the Yalu river separating the two countries or cleaning boats on the bank.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Men and boys worked by them, cleaning and repairing nets, preparing for their next fishing trips.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo