laundry list
noun
: a usually long list of items
… the laundry list of new consumer-protection bills …—
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She described a laundry list of goals for the city's schools.
He recited a laundry list of problems.
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The laundry list of failures under Newsom’s watch is lengthy, especially those that are entirely within his control.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
In addition to Thomson’s laundry list of changes, the Phillies’ two biggest acquisitions were reunions with Realmuto and Kyle Schwarber.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Missouri lawmakers return to Jefferson City on Wednesday with a laundry list of priorities that could put the anti-Chiefs bills on the back burner.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
This update is the latest in a story with a laundry list of mistakes and oversights made by the administration since hiring Cook.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
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Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
In addition to Thomson’s laundry list of changes, the Phillies’ two biggest acquisitions were reunions with Realmuto and Kyle Schwarber.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Missouri lawmakers return to Jefferson City on Wednesday with a laundry list of priorities that could put the anti-Chiefs bills on the back burner.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
This update is the latest in a story with a laundry list of mistakes and oversights made by the administration since hiring Cook.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Laundry list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laundry%20list. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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