cleaning

Example Sentences

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

He helps with physical care for his mum, as well as supporting his dad with things such as cooking dinner and cleaning the home.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

At that moment, I thought, “Man, if only I’d been cleaning that yard instead, I’d be 5 pounds richer right now.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

A coming model can even climb stairs, cleaning each step as it ascends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

I also worked in the antiques shop, cleaning and dusting things like the sets of beautiful Russian glasses that sat on the shelf.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson