mop up
Example Sentences
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Now, the roughly half a million barrels a day of Venezuelan crude that China used to mop up will likely be diverted to U.S. refineries along the Gulf Coast.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026
“However, the outcome has made it incredibly clear that our mop up and verification process needed to be stronger.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026
Kuroda didn’t, leaving Ueda to mop up his mess.
From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025
It states that “modified mop up for ground fuels should be utilized where possible” and “spading should be minimized and restricted to hot areas near fire lines.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2025
Avery passes me her paper towel, and I mop up as much smoothie as I can, but the damage is done.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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