mop

Example Sentences

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The home page features a model who bears a resemblance to Kelly—but with a curly mop of hair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Court records show the firm represented him in 2021 after, he says, he slipped in a trail of mop water at a hotel during a trip to visit his uncle.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

As the show began, the singer noticed a puddle at the edge of the stage that could have caused a slip hazard, so he grabbed a towel to mop it up.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

A facility staff member accidentally struck her eye with a mop.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2026

“Darlene is beautiful,” he responded, swirling the mop like a dance partner.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez