wash up
Example Sentences
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This makes the sea lions sick, and eventually they could wash up dead.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
"It's quite an inconvenience that we can't wash up, use the toilet, or do things like that," said 53-year economist Claudio Pittia.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
A jellyfish-like creature called Velella velella, also known as by-the-wind sailors, can wash up on West Coast shores and are usually harmless to people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
"Our shores are filled with history, but remnants from the past can still sometimes wash up on our shores today," it said.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026
“You’d think they’d at least offer to wash up since they had nothing to do with the cooking,” she said in a low voice.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
