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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Additional layers are applied to fill gaps and create a smooth surface before a final coat of lacquer is brushed on.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Yet younger people may be more likely to brush off shingles symptoms as NBD and have less awareness of what the illness actually is.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
14 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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Well, Brown needed a few more pitches this time, but the 26-year-old delivered a stellar performance to help the Cubs avoid getting swept at Truist Park.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The Knicks, who swept the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round, would have homecourt advantage against Cleveland, which is 1-5 on the road in the playoffs, but not against Detroit, which dominated the Knicks in three games this season.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Why Pros Prefer White Linens In addition to looking luxurious, white linens are preferred by pro cleaners and launderers because they can be cleaned more rigorously.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
15 May 2026
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The project is seen as vital to clean water and a healthy environment for the South Florida region, as it is designed to store more water from Lake Okeechobee to be cleaned before it is sent south to the Everglades.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
15 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 19 May. 2026.
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