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
Mr Simpson adds: "We thought something would wash up here."
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2025
He sternly tells me to wash up and eat.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
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