mop
Example Sentences
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California State Parks says no one from its agency interfered with fire suppression or mop up or influenced LAFD’s decision to not use bulldozers.
From Los Angeles Times
Southern Californians mopping up from record-breaking rains over the Christmas holiday may be in for more wet weather to usher in the new year — including a high likelihood of rain on the Rose Parade.
From Los Angeles Times
It opened the way for Tongue and Carse to mop up the tail.
From BBC
Owens and her family saved the house, wedging plywood underneath the doorways during the storm and mopping up water faster than it seeped inside.
The case was closed without further action by public health inspectors after the on-site manager clarified that only janitorial staff handle brooms and mops, and chefs and cooks do not, according to the report.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
