cleaning

Example Sentences

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Rather than immediately cleaning the fossils, he inspected them closely.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

He helps with physical care for his mum, as well as supporting his dad with things such as cooking dinner and cleaning the home.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

At that moment, I thought, “Man, if only I’d been cleaning that yard instead, I’d be 5 pounds richer right now.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

In San Francisco, Lurie has enjoyed high approval ratings and amassed a social-media following with his relentless boosterism and focus on cleaning up and cutting red tape.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

I look through the bottles on the counter, the cleaning supplies, and the mass of cords in the bottom of her closet.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko