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sanitation

[san-i-tey-shuhn] / ˌsæn ɪˈteɪ ʃən /
NOUN
sanitary science
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Around 9 a.m., sanitation workers were maneuvering what appeared to be a massive vacuum hose inside the drain, hoovering up debris before the manhole cover could be sealed.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The regulations allowed for safe, sanctioned camping for up to 50 people with amenities like security and sanitation.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Herrera hoped to be able to invest "when there is a free Cuba," to support his compatriots who lack housing, infrastructure, sanitation, and electricity.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

The campaign, which was launched ahead of International Women's Day last month, also highlights the issue of water necessity for sanitation and feminine hygiene.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Now our major concern is no longer with the disease organisms that once were omnipresent; sanitation, better living conditions, and new drugs have given us a high degree of control over infectious disease.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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