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cleaning

[klee-ning] / ˈkli nɪŋ /


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It also reported its teams were cleaning up 18 reported spills from an estimated 60 bunkering points.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

When Adam’s tree fell into Brian’s yard during a storm, therefore, Brian would indeed be responsible for cleaning up his portion and filing a claim with his own homeowner’s insurance for any covered damage.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

On Dec. 8, the night before she was scheduled to return to work, Waldorf found herself frantically cleaning her house and snapping at her daughter.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Quick said residents can take steps to limit their exposure, such as washing dusty equipment and keeping cleaning floors and other surfaces clean.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

After a few false starts and pricked fingers, she learned to bait her hook with scraps left over from the previous night’s cleaning.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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