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as in percolates
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as in cleans
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Fushimi sits atop an aquifer containing over 20 billion tons of soft water that percolates to the surface at several natural springs.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026 -
As Jacksonville wanders into town, talk percolates about Trevor Lawrence regaining his footing, of living up to his first overall pick billing.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Dec. 2025
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The facility, which would be a double unit, cleans after each use and deep cleans every hour, and is set to be open year-round.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Debra Johnson, Merry Maids' home cleaning expert, recommends a mild cleaner such as Take It For Granite, a spray that safely cleans granite countertops, floors, and shower walls.—
Caitlin Sole,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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Behind the front, bitterly cold Arctic air filters back into the area.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Their proprietary ChromaPop technology filters specific light wavelengths to heighten contrast and sharpen terrain definition, revealing the sometimes subtle shifts between shadow, ice, and powder.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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Shani Darden's Allure Best of Beauty Award-winning Triple Acid Signature Peel delivers almost immediate radiance, thanks to a two-step process that deeply resurfaces and cleanses skin.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Feb. 2026
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This one not only deposits color, but also gently cleanses and conditions the hair.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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There are two options, with Daily mode which requires just wiping the cooking chamber with a semi-wet cloth, or Monthly mode which is a self cleaning function that flushes out the internal oil and water hoses.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2026
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As the city flushes the system, impacted customers are being told not to drink the water, wash dishes, prepare food, or brush your teeth without boiling the water or using bottled water.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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In the biblical sense, the refiner’s fire not only destroys, but purifies the slate clean for novel growth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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Plastic water bottles have been largely eliminated as the resort purifies and bottles its own water.—
John Newton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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Each year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics refines its recent numbers by incorporating more comprehensive data based on unemployment filings.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Over a lifetime, a bat refines its strategy, becoming more selective in its choice of prey.—
Leonie Baier,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
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Unless a Nest user subscribes to a service that allows for quick access to review footage recorded on a device, Google routinely purges the footage rather than retain it indefinitely, said Stacey Higginbotham, a policy fellow at Consumer Reports who specializes in cybersecurity issues.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Unless the Heat releases Terry Rozier or purges some other salary in a trade, Miami would not have enough space to sign a 15th player to a standard contract — and remain under the luxury tax line — until December.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Leaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaches. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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