cleaning

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The closest comparison comes from marine ecosystems, where fish visit "cleaning stations" to have parasites removed by smaller species.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Fermine, a full-time dishwasher at First Watch, said he likes his co-workers and breakfast tacos during his shifts, but could live without cleaning out the condiment cups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

So maybe I’m cleaning up the kitchen or organizing toys, or making sure the bathroom is straight, or washing clothes while the music is blasting and we’re dancing around, having fun.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Unless organizations develop clear strategies, A.I. in the workplace becomes a bull in a china shop—with those who never even wanted it tasked with cleaning up the mess.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

“Yeah, yeah, yeah. You won’t be grinning when you’re cleaning up all that hellhound poop,” Dad says.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas