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cleaning

[klee-ning] / ˈkli nɪŋ /


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But basically, my daily life is going to Gelson’s, going hiking, cleaning my house and being very happy with that.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

The USC findings suggest that restoring this natural cleaning process could offer a different approach to preventing certain age-related illnesses.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

Better to “keep calm and carry on,” as the old wartime slogan put it, than to be seen cleaning supermarket shelves of bottled water and canned tuna.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Rubble from the demolition blast was strewn around the house, and other relatives could be seen cleaning up the spaces that were still habitable.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

“Mr. Ship is cleaning out Mr. Mosley’s apartment,” she said.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly

Decide what kind of coverage suits you: Some plans cover accidents and illnesses, while wellness coverage may help pay for routine care such as checkups, dental cleanings and vaccines.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

The toothbrush camera targets interdental cleaning, helping your teeth stay in pristine condition between dentist-office cleanings.

From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026

Ninety percent of new carwashes are express operations offering automated cleanings overseen by one or two employees.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026

In addition to toothpaste, researchers and the PerioTrap team have developed a gel used after professional dental cleanings to block harmful bacteria, support a healthy microbiome, and maintain gum health.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026

Instead of counting on a clean reaction, I'll do frequent "hydrogen cleanings" with a small flame.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir


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