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as in pristine
free from dirt or stain
although the soccer team always starts out with clean uniforms, they don't stay that way for long
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as in legal
following or according to the rules
a clean check from the other hockey player
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as in pure
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent
only clean songs will be permitted for the performances on the last night of summer camp
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as in thorough
trying all possibilities
police made a clean sweep of the area before the governor's arrival
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as in simple
having no exceptions or restrictions
the clean joy of running that young children experience
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as in devoid
lacking contents that could or should be present
the ship returned with a clean hold
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as in to wipe
to remove the dirt from
we cleaned the clothes before donating them to charity
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as in to remove
to take the internal organs out of
cleaned the rabbit before cooking it
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as in legally
according to the rules or the law
a boxer who doesn't fight clean
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as in completely
to a full extent or degree
the thief got clean away
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Recent Examples of clean
Emma Seymour Feb 3, Good Housekeeping, 3 Feb. 2023
Under the auspices of the Sustainable Marblehead Beach Cleaning team, led by Pam Roberts, groups of volunteers clean at least one beach in Marblehead each week, year-round.
—Bette Keva, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Feb. 2023
Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Gifts that make mealtime, bedtime, or cleaning around the house simpler can make all the difference.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
Kassondra Cloos, Outside Online, 28 July 2022
But the bill, headed for a Senate vote this week, falls far short of President Joe Biden's pledge to transform the nation’s heavily fossil-fuel powered economy into a clean-burning one and stop climate-damaging emissions from U.S. power plants by 2035.
—Matthew Daly, Chron, 7 Aug. 2021
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Also known as overlock machines, sergers create strong, durable seams and help produce clean fabric edges.
—Emma Seymour Feb 3, Good Housekeeping, 3 Feb. 2023
Under the auspices of the Sustainable Marblehead Beach Cleaning team, led by Pam Roberts, groups of volunteers clean at least one beach in Marblehead each week, year-round.
—Bette Keva, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Feb. 2023
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Integrating data from multiple sources—including ERP and CRM software—into centralized data lakes or warehouses and regularly cleaning it to remove inaccuracies, duplicates, and inconsistencies is also essential.
—Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Gifts that make mealtime, bedtime, or cleaning around the house simpler can make all the difference.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
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BioLite’s innovative solar, power, and cookstove products make great backpacking companions, but its household products are also directly changing lives in communities where people lack access to electricity, artificial lighting, and clean-burning stoves.
—Kassondra Cloos, Outside Online, 28 July 2022
But the bill, headed for a Senate vote this week, falls far short of President Joe Biden's pledge to transform the nation’s heavily fossil-fuel powered economy into a clean-burning one and stop climate-damaging emissions from U.S. power plants by 2035.
—Matthew Daly, Chron, 7 Aug. 2021
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Similarly, veteran Nevada political journalist Jon Ralston, known for his pristine presidential election forecast in the state, also predicted Monday that independents, which make up the plurality of voters in Nevada, would propel Harris to a narrow 0.3-point victory over Trump in Nevada.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Here are 11 destinations where the holiday season meets pristine powder, making for one perfect ski getaway.Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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According to the post-election poll by the Democratic-leaning groups, Latino voters supported providing legal status to undocumented immigrants who have lived in the U.S. a very long time, including those brought to the U.S. as children.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Justin says Lo now owes him more than $165,000 in legal fees, back rent, and repairs.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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And there definitely was a party element to the occasion, with guests moving to the sounds of the DJ, performing line dances with pure joy.Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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But scientists didn’t figure out how to isolate, extract, and ingest pure DMT on its own until 1956, which branched the drug off from ayahuasca into its own history.Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Preparing your workforce for AI starts with a thorough understanding of the organization’s current capabilities.Cory McNeley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This can lead to liver thorough cirrhosis (scarring of the liver).20 Kidney damage: The kidneys depend on the heart for proper blood flow and pressure.Alexandria Nyembwe, PhD, RN, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Both measures required a simple majority for passage.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Clark kept her look simple with a black sweater and bomber jacket at the Hinkle Fieldhouse, where the Butler Bulldogs play.Natasha Dye, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The medication has hallucinogenic effects that alter the perception of sight and sound and cause users to feel devoid from pain and out of control of their surroundings.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2023
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That devoid ingredient hindered things exponentially.Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 15 Feb. 2024
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If the amount of soap scum is on the lighter side, combine two parts vinegar and one part dish soap in a spray bottle, apply it to the area, and then wipe clean after 15 minutes.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Now, many state flagship universities have wiped DEI from their websites and training.Wilson Bailey, National Review, 2 Nov. 2024
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Next week: Mesa Ridge at Montrose, TBA No. 3 Pueblo West beat No. 19 Golden, 49-7: Two weeks removed from their first loss of the season, the Cyclones ended a streak of three straight Round of 16 exits with a rout of Golden.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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If the credit is removed, the EV transition will likely be hit hard, as prices on numerous models will effectively increase.William Gavin, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clean. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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