as in to clean
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Scented beads aren't meant to be used instead of laundry detergent, as their job isn't necessarily to clean, but to impart that unmistakable fresh laundry scent.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
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Many species take dust baths to clean themselves — what if that dust is full of contaminants too? Found dead birds are often donated to the museum, and Shultz was braced for an influx of new specimens as the fires raged.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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While washing his hands, three men inside allegedly began harassing him about his jewelry before he was struck on the head and assaulted while trying to leave the restroom, the suit states. 2024-25 NBA CONFERENCE TITLE ODDS: WHICH TEAMS WILL MAKE THE NBA FINALS?—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Also, Parachute recommends washing your towels before their first use to remove its silicone coating.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
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This is followed by a total lunar eclipse in Virgo on March 14, serving as a cosmic reset and purge, urging us to let go of anything that no longer serves our highest good.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Spring is nearly upon us, and with the change of season, one of two desires naturally emerges: the urge to purge or the craving to acquire something new.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
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Then on Wednesday, sheriff’s officials sent an urgent message to patrol cars, saying the Altadena air had become so toxic after days of wildfires that deputies should wear masks on the job and decontaminate their uniforms before stepping foot in their homes.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Once contaminated, food cannot be decontaminated, posing risks to human health.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Safer alternatives are gentle cleansing with water and mild soap for the outer areas.—
Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed,
Health,
6 Mar. 2025
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Sulfate-free surfactants aren't as cleansing as sulfate surfactants.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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However this author has compiled roundups of rules from 2024 which Congress and the administration might also survey to extract those meeting the termination criteria of E.O. 14219.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Curcumin: It's extracted from turmeric and purified to create a product containing only curcumin and very little of the other parts of turmeric.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
3 Mar. 2025
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Please give her family time to process this loss in peace.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
5 Mar. 2025
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In theory, an individual with time and information can fill out a form, send it to the Department of Justice and hope that the request is read, processed and eventually moved to the president or his lawyers for consideration.—
Bill Hamilton,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2025
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Make Adjustments Based On Q1 Insights One key step is refining your execution plan based on Q1 insights.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Style it with: Satin wide-leg pants or dark denim, a slinky camisole, and a sleek clutch for a night-out look that feels effortless yet refined.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Elutriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elutriate. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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