scrubbing
Example Sentences
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“It just doesn’t make any sense,” the fan said in the video, showing footage of her scrubbing the star.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 2, 2026
Mr. and Mrs. Chandler have done their own silent scrubbing of the texts and acknowledge “omitting unneeded repetitions and Soviet clichés.”
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 10, 2026
They simulated real-world use by repeatedly scrubbing the sponges against rough metal surfaces.
From Science Daily β Apr. 18, 2026
The top of the dresser needed serious rehab: scrubbing, sanding and repainting to create a shiny finish.
From Los Angeles Times β Feb. 4, 2026
It was like the downtown belonged to the two of them, and of course Miss Sunshine, who had gone back to scrubbing her counter.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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