scrubbed
Example Sentences
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He scrubbed toilets in exchange for free improv classes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
All schools will open as normal — although operations will be tightly monitored and affected campuses are being scrubbed clean inside and out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
SpaceX had scheduled the test flight to happen last week, but it was scrubbed shortly before liftoff after problems with the booster engines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
A previous attempt at launch was abruptly scrubbed just as the booster began to ignite, in an automatic stoppage that occurred after some engines did not start.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
Maybeth scrubbed down the wooden table and Dicey polished it dry.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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