the cloth

noun

: Christian priests and ministers : clergy
He has great respect for the cloth.
He is a man of the cloth.

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Rinse the cloth and repeat the process until the surface is free of grease and the baking soda paste. Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026 Finally, use a dry section of the cloth to remove any remaining streaks. Jacob Little, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026 For best results, bury ¼ to ½ inch hardware cloth so that 1 foot of the cloth is exposed above the soil line. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026 The thought of kissing the cloth is revolting. Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the cloth

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“The cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20cloth. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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