laundry
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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
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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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