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wash

[wosh, wawsh] / wɒʃ, wɔʃ /








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But don’t look for a regular Coke or Pepsi to wash them down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

A two week "wash out" period separated the phases so the researchers could reset the conditions before testing the next drink.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Large numbers tend to wash over people, even if they understand they’re supposed to care.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

One is a wholesale business in Newcastle upon Tyne, the other is a car wash in Cambridgeshire.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“Aren’t you going to tell them to wash their hands before they eat?” he said.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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