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washing

[wosh-ing, waw-shing] / ˈwɒʃ ɪŋ, ˈwɔ ʃɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
cleaning
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NOUN
laundry
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His early actions in the office included washing the feet of the elderly and prisoners and advocating for the rights of refugees and migrants.

From BBC

The subsidies designed to encourage spending will apply to certain big-ticket items including refrigerators, televisions, washing machines, automobiles and computers.

From Barron's

She also expects an uptick in warming bonfires — “in the past we’ve seen people that will throw firewood into a washing machine drum” — which can injure bystanders or ignite nearby structures.

From Los Angeles Times

Britain’s grid hasn’t undergone a major upgrade since the 1960s, when the rising popularity of refrigerators and washing machines turbocharged demand for electricity.

From The Wall Street Journal

No more peeling potatoes, working out complicated cooking times and no more washing up.

From BBC