mopping

Example Sentences

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For Katya, a professional events organiser, the parties have stopped - and her world and life have been disrupted following the raid, trial and community service spent mopping hospital floors.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Fallon said his neighbour has been mopping up inside while he tries to clear water away outside.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Chinese brands began to offer more advanced navigational capabilities and extra functions such as mopping, while Roombas were slow to evolve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

Abrar Ahmed complemented Shadab neatly, finishing with 3-25, while left-arm quick Salman Mirza bowled with fire, mopping up the tail with figures of 3-18 as Sri Lanka were bowled out with four balls unused.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

Martin found a janitor's job in a hotel emptying garbage cans, sweeping, and mopping.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins