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Donovan Mitchell had 31 points for Cleveland, which was swept in a postseason series for the first time since the 2018 NBA Finals against Golden State.—
Joe Reedy,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026 -
The Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round and got nine days off before facing a Cavs team with one day of rest following a grueling seven-game series against the Detroit Pistons.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
25 May 2026
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As one of the most monumental events in Kansas City history suddenly is just weeks away, the very nucleus of the event, Arrowhead Stadium, is being scrubbed to conform to FIFA World Cup standards consistent with the other 15 North American venues hosting the tournament beginning next month.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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All previous branding must be scrubbed ahead of game action taking place.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2026
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It’s also recommended that it be vacuumed without a beater bar.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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Each morning, before clients arrive, the apartment is reset—floors vacuumed, curtains straightened, candles lit—so that by the time someone walks in, everything feels effortless.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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Ensure The 3 Compartment Sink Is Washed,rinsed, And Sanitized, And Air Dried Before Being Used As A Food Contact Surface.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
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Dishes that are stacked too closely together, are nested (think bowls and spoons), or blocked by larger items may not be fully cleaned and rinsed.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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While Hines expressed concern that the snakes could be venomous water moccasins, Kennedy ultimately brushed off her worries as the reptiles continued to thrash and buck in his hands.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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At first, my husband brushed them off as random expenses or transfers, but something felt off.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Handlers use leashes and balls that can be easily cleaned, and people must sanitize their hands before and after touching the dogs.—
Laura Ungar,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Toilet bowls should be cleaned at least once a week to prevent stains from building up.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
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The nose features vanilla and caramel alongside bright red fruit, citrus, and a light floral lift, all dusted with clove and black pepper.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The 2025-26 Premier League season is done and dusted — so what better time than right now to predict who will win it next time?—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Investigators eventually combed through nearby surveillance footage and saw Broussard and Margo get into a car.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The mayor of Uruapan, the capital of Mexico’s rich but violent avocado country, Manzo led police down dark alleys in search of kidnapping victims and combed hillsides for cartel training camps.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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“Mopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mopped. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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