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sanitation

[san-i-tey-shuhn] / ˌsæn ɪˈteɪ ʃən /
NOUN
sanitary science
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AFP reporters in Ceuta in the days following the influx saw unaccompanied children suffering limited access to food, water, shelter and sanitation.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

Dan Ruby, of Minot, N.D., a state representative for 25 years, runs a sanitation company.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

District Judge Sunshine S. Sykes ordered the government to make sweeping changes to medical care, sanitation, food, recreation, disability accommodations and visitation.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

Much about the grimy parts of Burning Man is left unmentioned, leaving it up to Redditors to gripe about sanitation pile-ups departing Burners leave in nearby towns.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2026

King, who was in Memphis to support striking sanitation workers, told Hawkins that he just couldn't leave at that time.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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