wash

Example Sentences

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This is because the powerful toxins are water-soluble, so they easily wash into rivers if a dog goes swimming, and into water when a pet owner washes their hands after application.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Sane wash his words we must, because no matter how unhinged or infantile, the world’s safety, fortunes and future are inextricably tied to America’s next move, and therefore to his next move.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

She’s looking for work as a cook after being laid off from a car wash in January.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

The Arby’s employee noticed Cynthia’s Fiero parked at a car wash across the street from about 9 to 11:45 that night, hours after the stripogram was supposed to end.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

He closed his eyes and let Rowdy wash away.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls