clean
Example Sentences
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"You get the finished result of a clean monster truck, rather than a scarf."
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
They include cuts to clean energy programs and significant reductions for federal science agencies and environmental justice efforts.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
And check the test page again after you clean up your tech: If you were the only party infected on your IP address, your network should get the all-clear within two weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
But clean air activists say more is needed, and are pushing for the government to move quickly on clean air legislation that stalled last year with the dissolution of parliament.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
“Aunt Maud’s,” I said, and Lloyd agreed, to keep Charlie from picking us clean.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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