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cleaning

[klee-ning] / ˈkli nɪŋ /


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Nazarian said the property owner will be billed for clearing and cleaning the lot.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The Food Standards Agency says there are a number of actions businesses can take to avoid cross-contamination, including cleaning utensils, handwashing and storing ingredients separately.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Hotel irons are sketchy and hotel dry cleaning is expensive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The closest comparison comes from marine ecosystems, where fish visit "cleaning stations" to have parasites removed by smaller species.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

“I should hope not. I’ve spent the better half of a day cleaning the place.”

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el