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sanitize

[san-i-tahyz] / ˈsæn ɪˌtaɪz /


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She says she is only supposed to mop and sanitize when there is vomit or excrement.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

In the face of efforts to erase or sanitize the uncomfortable history of our country, confronting this past is more important than ever.

From Slate Mar. 30, 2026

“Broadcasters should not feel pressured to water down, sanitize, or avoid critical coverage out of fear of regulatory retaliation.”

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 21, 2026

Food processing plants apply it to sanitize surfaces and equipment.

From Salon Dec. 15, 2025

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

Jolie’s voice has been slightly mixed with Callas’ in such a way that it ever so slightly sanitizes Callas’.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 14, 2024

“True Spirit” streamlines and sanitizes her impressive real-life feat, which began in October 2009, into pure inspo fuel, recounting Watson’s maritime journey without ever turning grim for long.

From New York Times Feb. 2, 2023

About a year ago, he purchased a Plunge, a $4,990 plug-in tub that filters, circulates and sanitizes water in addition to cooling it down to 39 degrees Fahrenheit.

From Seattle Times Nov. 10, 2022

Episodes emphasize a brightness and zest to overpower the shades of blue written into Lancashire's character, an approach that also sanitizes the battles women like Bradford's Alice Naman had to fight.

From Salon Mar. 31, 2022

RIGHT: Williams, 30, sanitizes her hospital identification card, part of her extensive cleaning routine.

From Washington Post Sep. 21, 2020

Some passages have a sanitized quality to them.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

Workers have cleared out and sanitized the eastern freezer, which was largely destroyed in the fire and filled with spoiled food and charred debris.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Other presidents have also sometimes behaved contrary to democratic ideals, and national memorials often present a more sanitized version of American history.

From Slate May 18, 2026

The county health services inspection report said that for the stand to reopen, rodent activity must be eliminated and equipment surfaces, food containers, shelves and floors must be cleaned and sanitized.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 28, 2026

‘Uh, you know,’ Jason said, ‘getting sanitized by large snakes isn’t covered by our medical plan. Darn it.’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

Infantino has a gift for seduction—and sanitizing controversy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Years ago, Douthat might have been accused of sanitizing the figures who appear on his podcast or of providing intellectual cover to the legitimately unhinged.

From Slate Oct. 7, 2025

Crews have been removing more than 10 tons of debris and sanitizing campuses.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 16, 2025

“This comes in the form of communications and branding standards. Is that going to be the next frontier in sanitizing the realities of our differences? ”

From Seattle Times May 24, 2024

The puff of cold sanitizing air made Coal shiver, and his skin wavered into view, then became transparent again.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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