as in to scrub
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Stovetop Grates Using ammonia can cut down on the amount of scrubbing required to deep clean stovetop grates.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025 -
Use a non-scratch sponge or soft brush to scrub the sink, faucet, handles, and any metal fixtures.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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McCourt brushed off the suggestion as outside the parameters of true capitalism.—
Clare Malone,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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Despite attempts to address the issue, the older sister consistently brushed off her concerns.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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And yet, despite the gladiatorial trappings, the discussions turned out to be heady and technical—largely focused on disputes over interpreting specific biblical passages.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Teachers, students — from middle school to college — members of the Naperville Environment and Sustainability Task Force, religious leaders and local residents turned out to speak.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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But this sweeping action has wiped clean the slate for them.—
Shayla Colon,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Under the practice, official accounts for higher positions of power retain their followers but the posts on the page are wiped clean.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Cowboys beat the Eagles 21-20 in that 2005 game in Philadelphia to sweep the season series.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Moise’s concern led to investigators sweeping Puente’s home for clues, eventually digging up the bodies of Montoya and six other people in the backyard.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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According to reviewers, the vegan exterior is easy to clean (so these shoes are up for an adventure).—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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Some viewers gave good reasons for waiting to clean.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Type: Spray How to Apply: Lightly mist onto damp or towel-dried hair, then comb through for even distribution.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2025
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However, the death toll is expected to rise when cadaver dogs comb through the affected areas; at least 13 additional people have been reported missing, L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna said Sunday.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
12 Jan. 2025
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Trump wants the House Speaker drama done and dusted by Monday when Congress acts on Jan. 6 to certify his election win, a date that is set by the Constitution.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2025
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Still, there was the first game to play since the Oilers dusted them off in five games last spring.—
Eric Stephens,
The Athletic,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Muck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muck%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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