as in profits
an exceptionally large return
The couple made a cleanup when they flipped the house.
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Recent Examples of cleanups
And management organizes quarterly beach cleanups for staff members, both of which have contributed to the hotel attaining Green Key certification.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
According to Earthjustice, in 2015, the EPA established its first federal coal ash rule to require the closure of ash dumps and cleanups of leaking toxic sites.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Activities tracked by the map include hazardous materials and waste, state and federal cleanups, impacted ground and surface waters and toxic materials.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Programs like Mālama Hawai‘i offer a meaningful way to engage more responsibly, encouraging visitors to give back through volunteer efforts such as beach cleanups, native planting, and cultural preservation.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Several hikes and nature walks offered participants a chance to enjoy and learn about the river; other events involved cleanups, gardening and habitat restoration.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
On Saturday, guests can meet conservation organizations, learn about beach and river cleanups, discover ways to support wildlife and bring E-waste for recycling.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Today, Georgia is still not regulating PFAS, in contrast to other states that have invested tens of millions of dollars in cleanups and sued polluters to recoup costs.
—Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
There were the stories of coastal cleanups, the advocacy of Everglades preservationists, and the young student who planted thousands of tiny mangroves to help restore miles of our shoreline.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
According to Earthjustice, in 2015, the EPA established its first federal coal ash rule to require the closure of ash dumps and cleanups of leaking toxic sites.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Activities tracked by the map include hazardous materials and waste, state and federal cleanups, impacted ground and surface waters and toxic materials.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Programs like Mālama Hawai‘i offer a meaningful way to engage more responsibly, encouraging visitors to give back through volunteer efforts such as beach cleanups, native planting, and cultural preservation.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Several hikes and nature walks offered participants a chance to enjoy and learn about the river; other events involved cleanups, gardening and habitat restoration.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
On Saturday, guests can meet conservation organizations, learn about beach and river cleanups, discover ways to support wildlife and bring E-waste for recycling.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Today, Georgia is still not regulating PFAS, in contrast to other states that have invested tens of millions of dollars in cleanups and sued polluters to recoup costs.
—Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
There were the stories of coastal cleanups, the advocacy of Everglades preservationists, and the young student who planted thousands of tiny mangroves to help restore miles of our shoreline.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleanups
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Back in 2019, team ownership aimed to use development profits from the Coliseum site to help finance a massive housing and ballpark project on the Oakland waterfront next to Jack London Square.—
Daniel Borenstein,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Not allowing insurance companies to shift profits to out-of-state subsidiaries would save me more money than this disaster.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Goodson's death provoked public outrage in Ohio as the killings of Black people by White officers increased demands for police reform following the killing of Floyd by a White police officer in Minneapolis.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Goodson’s death provoked public outrage in Ohio as the killings of Black people by white officers increased demands for police reform following the killing of Floyd by a white police officer in Minneapolis.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 May 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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The potential attractions would be intended to keep people at the zoo longer, increasing spending and sales.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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“Cleanups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanups. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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