as in to scrub
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Crumple a ball of heavy-duty foil then use a pair of tongs to grasp it, and scrub the grates.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025 -
Firm produce such as carrots, cucumbers, melons and potatoes can be scrubbed with a clean vegetable brush under running water, the FDA says.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Lila Moss Moss, daughter of Kate Moss, led the side part movement outside the Gucci film premiere on Tuesday night; her blond hair brushed over the right side of her head.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 Sep. 2025
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Finally, don’t forget to brush out the chute where the grounds come out.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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In a chilling case of deception and domestic violence, what appeared to be months of stalking by an ex-boyfriend turned out to be an elaborate scheme orchestrated by a Colorado woman's own husband, culminating in her murder just days before Christmas.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Sadly, the effort to relocate those mice turned out to be a daily routine with no foreseeable end.—
Irv Erdos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Spray and wipe a section at a time, starting at the top and working your way down.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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Hey, at least Cristal does Nomi a solid and tells her to wipe her nose.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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As the summer crowds fade and cooler air sweeps in at America's national parks, the trails feel more inviting and the landscapes take on a fresh beauty.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Sean Raymond tallied 22 digs, while Chelsea Wagner recorded 12 kills as Oliver Ames swept Whitman-Hanson 3-0 in a nonleague matchup.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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The vacuum's flexible neck made cleaning under chairs, the couch, and around tight corners simple.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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When traveling, make sure to clean your clothes, boat, animals and gear off afterward to prevent the spread of invasive species to other areas.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 Sep. 2025
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The network then reportedly combed through additional archives in search of any other relevant recordings.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Start with the core-album catalog, and then comb through the Rolling Stone article archive.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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When in your closet, make sure to vacuum or dust the shelves and wipe them down for a clean room.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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The french fries had a disconcerting astringency, like they’d been dusted in the same stuff that’s put on Hint of Lime Tostitos.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Muck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muck%20%28out%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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