as in to launder
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Recent Examples of dry-clean
The actual dry-cleaning process takes about one to one and one-half hours.
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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
Fabrics should be washed in hot water or dry-cleaned.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 27 Sep. 2024
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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
Fabrics should be washed in hot water or dry-cleaned.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-clean
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The scheme involved creating a fake charity to launder the money as well as a free trip to Florida.Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
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Your recruiting violations involve laundered money, strip clubs, escorts, luxury SUVs and a booster named Scabby who slithers around sticky towny bars.Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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When ham is wet-cured, it is immersed in a brine of salt and seasonings, rinsed and then aged, says Kersten.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Wipe before washing: Before rinsing pots, pans, and dishes, wipe them down with a paper towel to remove excess grease.Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 5 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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More news: Eagles Star Safety CJ Gardner-Johnson Exits Game With Apparent Concussion Despite essentially cleaning house on the offensive side of the ball, the Raiders have not seen much success.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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In the restoration, more than 50,000 square yards of stonework — an area equal to six soccer fields — were cleaned, revealing luminous limestone and intricate carvings long cloaked in soot.Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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For now, the park has encouraged visitors to limit showers to five minutes and take other steps, such as selective flushing of toilets and turning off water when possible while brushing teeth or shaving.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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Each knit, whether an oversized turtleneck, or brushed tee, is designed in Stockholm from yarn that is OEKO-TEX certified.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Dry-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-clean. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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