as in to scrub
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Use a narrow bottle brush to scrub all the openings and the interior of the holder.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
18 May 2026 -
Avoid scrubbing aggressively, which can make the problem worse.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Lightly brush the tops with 1 tablespoon heavy cream and bake until deep golden brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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New York — American shoppers are brushing off higher gas prices and finally spending money at Target again.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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And while voters overwhelmingly turned out for Republican candidates in 2024, the political environment in this year’s midterms is expected to favor Democrats.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The bones turned out to belong to an elderly male dingo, with worn teeth and possible signs of arthritis.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
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Rub it across the grates until the residue is removed, then wipe them down with a damp cloth and start planning your next cookout.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Mix 1 tablespoon of laundry detergent into a bucket of warm water and gently wipe the wall clean.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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The Knights were swept by the Sooners, who would go on to win the National Championship.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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The Cubs currently sit in second place in the National League Central, a game and half back of the Milwaukee Brewers who swept three games in Wrigley Field to start the week.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Can clean energy scale rapidly enough to support both development and decarbonization?—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Here are simple steps for how to clean your coffee maker and keep it in tip-top condition.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
22 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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The best time to comb the beach is early morning during low tide when more of the shoreline is exposed, and crowds haven't yet arrived.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Spend the morning at the beach, wander into town for lunch, play a round of mini golf before dinner, and somehow end the night listening to live music bayside with sandy feet dusting the floorboards of the bar.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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Only then is the signature step added, dusting the seams with gold, silver or other metals.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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“Muck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muck%20%28out%29. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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