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sanitary

[san-i-ter-ee] / ˈsæn ɪˌtɛr i /


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Her expressionless mug has been featured on countless toys, not to mention bowling balls, motor oil, a Fender Strat, a pricey Judith Leiber clutch, sanitary napkins and men’s underwear.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

At the Nuwakot shelter, an AFP reporter saw workers from the United Nations Population Fund distributing "dignity kits" containing sanitary pads, soap, underwear and other basic personal-care items to women.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

Symptoms can include periods lasting more than seven days, the need to change sanitary protection every one to two hours, passing large blood clots and signs of iron deficiency such as fatigue and dizziness.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Jersey still remains the only place in the British Isles to charge tax on its sanitary products.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

The first time it happened, I got really mad because people kept walking by and scraping what they didn’t want onto my tray, which wasn’t very sanitary, especially since I hadn’t finished eating my lunch.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick




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