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housecleaning

[haus-klee-ning] / ˈhaʊsˌkli nɪŋ /


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To that end, the tax code is overdue for a good housecleaning.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

While preparing for the country’s planned celebration of its 250th birthday, Trump decided to do a little housecleaning and update the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, vowing to make it better than ever.

From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026

With the backing of health insurance companies, the Pals provide companionship, transportation, housecleaning services and more.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

But even after a new album — the band’s 12th — was released in April, concert sales lagged, leading to the cancellations and a housecleaning behind the scenes.

From New York Times ● Jun. 6, 2024

The others never asked him to help with the housecleaning and once Hazel washed four pairs of Eddie’s socks.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck




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