as in cleaned
to take the internal organs out of
you'll need to gut the fish and wash it out before you can cook it
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The exterior sides of the oven, in particular, may need to be deep cleaned to remove spills and splatters that drip down the sides of the unit when cooking.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026 -
Aim to fill your washer about three-quarters full to allow room for items to move around and be cleaned effectively.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
12 Jan. 2026
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Investigators removed the children from Brian's home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The move means the UAE has removed British universities from a list of higher education institutions eligible for state scholarships amid growing tensions over London's decision not to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, The Financial Times reported.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Gutted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gutted. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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