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laundry

[lawn-dree, lahn-] / ˈlɔn dri, ˈlɑn- /
NOUN
ironing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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Everyday actions generate billions of these nanoparticles, Yan noted, from washing a load of laundry to reheating a dish in the microwave.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

This flattening of subject matter highlights both the absurdity and power of the mass-produced image: An exploding plane, a passionate kiss and a load of laundry are all given equal weight through Lichtenstein’s eyes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Chores like folding laundry posed a bigger challenge.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

But the problems have continued into the weekend and one woman, who supports a prisoner, told BBC Scotland News that laundry was mounting up.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

On North Figueroa Street, as I approached the laundry, I spotted James up on the flat roof.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

An apology is also expected in Northern Ireland but not until after a public inquiry has been carried out, following a recommendation from a 2021 report on mother and baby institutions, Magdalene laundries and workhouses.

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

In the remote towns of rural northwest California, Chinese immigrants toiled in redwood logging camps, laundries and restaurants.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2025

The film explores Ireland’s Magdalene laundries, Catholic-run institutions from the 18th to the late 20th century intended to reform those deemed “fallen women.”

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2024

For example, housing zones for singles need multiple public spaces to enable interactions, from shared laundries to shared meeting spaces.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 20, 2023

Women agents who worked in the laundries passed the word.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen


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