as in to scrub
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The Arlington City Council followed in the footsteps of Fort Worth on Tuesday night and began the process of scrubbing diversity, equity and inclusion from the municipal code.—
Rachel Royster
September 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Sep. 2025 -
While most of us know about laundry, decluttering, and scrubbing the bathroom, there are some tasks that even the most ardent cleaners may overlook.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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Later, Teegan and Ethan reacted to the rumor, brushing it off and calling out Veronica for her behavior.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Watkin recalled colleagues laughing at the situation and brushing her off, thinking that the kindergarten student was actually a third grader due to his size.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Auron recently found a plant that turned out to be a partridge pea, a legume species native to the East Coast that has bright yellow flowers in summer and fall.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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One set of bones turned out to be fake.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Sep. 2025
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Next, wipe the sides, door, and soap dispensers with a microfiber cloth.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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The luggage trolley sleeve is ideal for sliding over my carry-on handle, and the material is lightweight yet durable—and most importantly, spill-resistant (liquids wipe right off).—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
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Jay Towers was just shy of 4 years old when Superman swept him away.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Even better, there are no needles to sweep, and this tree’s needles are hypoallergenic and fire resistant for a messless peace of mind.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Police also believe Lawson tried to clean the scene.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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This creates delays in patient care, from nurses having to run across the campus to fetch IV poles to cardiovascular surgeons having to clean their own offices after each patient, Siebers said.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Victor Campos gently combed away sawdust clinging to Oden’s hide as an auctioneer’s voice echoed Saturday through the Gold Country Fair.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The explosion of attention was traumatizing — death threats slipped under her dorm room door, paparazzi combed through her trash, and she was forced off campus with round-the-clock security.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Trails remain accessible, wildlife is still active and early snow dusts the surrounding Chugach Mountains.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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After a tough 2024 season, San Diego State is looking to dust itself off and hope after an extensive roster turnover that this season will be different.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Muck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muck%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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