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sanitize

[san-i-tahyz] / ˈsæn ɪˌtaɪz /


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The strength of Tom’s narration is that it makes no effort to sanitize itself for its audience, to make Tom seem fair or attractive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

There’s also the chance I didn’t sanitize my hands correctly.

From Slate • May 28, 2025

“If you get any sugar onto your glove, now, your glove is completely stuck to you. I would wash and sanitize my hands, but definitely don't put on gloves,” Vu explained.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2025

In his memoir, Calley portrayed himself as an easy target for officials trying to sanitize the unpopular war.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024

I did so because I agree with historian Diane McWhorter that “to sanitize the language of segregation is to mute its destructive force.”

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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