as in to launder
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Recent Examples of dry-clean
And what’s the deal with the dry-cleaning king of Brooklyn?
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
The actual dry-cleaning process takes about one to one and one-half hours.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2024
Among the items are 50 rare tapes including master recordings with unheard tracks, as well as personal paperwork such as payslips for him and his bandmates, a handwritten form in which Hendrix requests his birth certificate, dry-cleaning bills and tour itineraries.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN, 13 Oct. 2024
Multiple sources contaminated the wells, including waste from a nearby dry-cleaning facility and leaks from underground storage tanks on base, according to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 5 Oct. 2024
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
The actual dry-cleaning process takes about one to one and one-half hours.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2024
Among the items are 50 rare tapes including master recordings with unheard tracks, as well as personal paperwork such as payslips for him and his bandmates, a handwritten form in which Hendrix requests his birth certificate, dry-cleaning bills and tour itineraries.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN, 13 Oct. 2024
Multiple sources contaminated the wells, including waste from a nearby dry-cleaning facility and leaks from underground storage tanks on base, according to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 5 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-clean
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Some fabrics, like stretchy elastane and nylon, can retain bacteria and sweat—and, thus, need to be laundered more frequently to prevent odors and preserve the integrity of the material.Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
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Drug traffickers are using cryptocurrency to launder the money associated with the fentanyl trade, which the DEA is now on to in its effort to map and target the entire criminal network.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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If your water is below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, use warm water for the wash cycle and cold to rinse.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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Even more fun is the outside shower—for rinsing off under the night skies.Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Up in a suite at Northwest Stadium, sat Borek’s family, likely wiping aside a few tears.Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
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Neither was the moment toward the end when Glinda wipes a tear from Elphaba’s face.Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2024
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And make sure to wash your hands frequently with soap and water.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The short clip, which was posted on December 2, has been viewed more than 22.2 million times and liked by over 3.3 million users, prompting many to share advice on how to wash cats in the comments.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Even getting older or well-loved items professionally cleaned—like having a couch shampooed—can make a huge impact.Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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After shampooing, Bataille suggests applying the deep conditioner to damp hair, concentrating on the mid-lengths and ends.Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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Use a sponge to scrub the copper in circular motions.Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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When the sign fell down, the newspaper alleges, an employee was made to scrub the toilet because it had been used by an unapproved person.Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
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Because alpacas produce considerably less (by about a factor of ten) of the fleece-protecting lanolin oil than sheep, the fiber is easier to clean and prepare for use.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Expect to clean them more frequently in humid or rainy regions.Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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Scattered showers will brush the coast and could bring light-to-moderate rain in some spots.Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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The intention of brushing is to give the idea that the recipient is a verified buyer who has written positive reviews online.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Dry-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-clean. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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