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There are double sinks to scrub in before surgery and large basins to clean the equipment afterward.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025 -
My mother would scrub them like laundry, ensuring every last bit of starch was washed off.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 Aug. 2025
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Once the order is placed, products are frequently sent to drop addresses or freight-forwarding services, as confirmed by official investigations into brushing scams.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Dana brushed her off, but it was later revealed that Langdon was doing what Santos accused him of.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
21 Aug. 2025
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This turned out to be a total hoax, but the effort to demonize the patriotic Americans tasked with securing our border had already taken root.—
Riley Moore,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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When calculating the costs—tickets, travel, accommodations, meals—our cheapest option turned out to be Lisbon, Portugal.—
Lindsay A. Fleming,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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For a shine boost: A spritz of diluted vinegar wiped with a dry microfiber cloth.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
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After wiping his face, an employee washed hands without using soap.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Aug. 2025
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As nostalgia for the Bush presidency sweeps the internet, Newsweek spoke to the experts about why Gen Z is falling in love with Bush.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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The meat saws and grinder weren’t being cleaned properly, and there was insufficient hot water at the hand sink.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Aug. 2025
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People who breathe in the mist can become ill if the water within the towers gets too warm, stagnant or isn't adequately cleaned.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, pin-straight Type 1 hair is the easiest to comb or brush.—
Kat Merck,
Wired News,
12 Aug. 2025
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Ey strategically combs and hairsprays her bangs to hide her hair loss.—
Ashley Abramson,
Allure,
4 Aug. 2025
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To prevent having to deep clean your baseboards all the time, Matthews suggests dusting your baseboards regularly.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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Unplug the fan, wipe the exterior grates with a damp microfiber cloth or dusting mitt to remove dust, and—if the grills are removable—clean the blades and interior parts the same way before reassembling.—
Kendall Bettle,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 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 27 Aug. 2025.
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