as in scrubbing
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Speaking of which, after Cashman finishes eating and steps back out into the cold, a few of the Lions Tap employees are sweeping the floors and talking.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025 -
Those could include sweeping new tariffs on foreign goods and more tax cuts, policies economists warn could reignite inflation.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Massage it into your scalp for a minute and work the formula through your middle and ends when rinsing it out.—
Sarah Hoffmann,
Allure,
22 Dec. 2024
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Making sure the steaks have been fully thawed and brought to room temperature is the first crucial step for most people, but others have memories of their parents or grandparents rinsing steak in the sink, or perhaps soaking it in water, before the prep work begins.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2024
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The establishment did not have proper hand-washing facilities for employees.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Jan. 2025
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The establishment had health hazards including raw food stored over cooked food, inadequate hand-washing facilities, expired food items and a lack of food-handler certifications.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This silicone scrubber is my body cleansing agent of choice.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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Start by cleansing the affected area with mild soap and warm water, then pat dry.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Wiping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiping. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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