wash

Example Sentences

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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

“White does not wash away poor,” Andreas says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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

If it didn’t dry out and it didn’t wash away, after a while it began to rot.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr