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dirty laundry
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If some of your laundry is still damp, such as the beach towels and your favorite beach coverup, hang your dirty laundry to dry first.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025 -
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams claimed to Fox News Digital that Prince Harry’s pleas to reconcile with his family, while also airing dirty laundry, could undermine Charles’ leadership as a monarch who is battling cancer.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2025
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“Dirty linen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dirty%20linen. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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