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sanitation

[san-i-tey-shuhn] / ˌsæn ɪˈteɪ ʃən /
NOUN
sanitary science
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The regulations allowed for safe, sanctioned camping for up to 50 people with amenities like security and sanitation.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

The emergency appeal funds will go towards shelter support, providing relief items, health services and maintaining water and sanitation services.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

He said 2,600 sanitation workers were plowing roads, plus an additional 1,400 emergency snow shovelers who were clearing sidewalks and bus stops.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

But some 8.5 million people are suffering the breakdown of food distribution, widespread unemployment, the collapse of hospitals, the failure of public sanitation and potable-water supplies, a housing deficit, and epidemics of contagious diseases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

But not even the most elementary provision had been made for sanitation and the air in the car was such that few could eat.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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