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Recent Examples of wipe
The focus on electric energy and renewables will wipe 40,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) from the plant’s industrial footprint.
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Alex Christian, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024
The winter wipe for Escape From Tarkov is set to launch before the end of the year and bring some major changes, including a rework to the Customs map, some smart new weapons and the Unity 2022 engine upgrade.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
These wipes struggle to break down, leading to clogs and backups.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
Rise of the dinosaurs The end of the dinosaurs is well known: A giant asteroid came down and wiped them out.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
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Alex Christian, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024
The winter wipe for Escape From Tarkov is set to launch before the end of the year and bring some major changes, including a rework to the Customs map, some smart new weapons and the Unity 2022 engine upgrade.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
These wipes struggle to break down, leading to clogs and backups.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
Rise of the dinosaurs The end of the dinosaurs is well known: A giant asteroid came down and wiped them out.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 27 Nov. 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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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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Robot Vacuum Deals The iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ is a versatile robot vacuum and mop that effectively cleans various surfaces without wetting carpets, thanks to its retractable mop.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 3 Dec. 2024
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Routine cleaning typically includes sweeping, vacuuming, or mopping around major household appliances like refrigerators, ovens, or washers and dryers.Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024
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The warm front is a sharp contrast to the close of last week when an arctic surge swept across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with snow squalls, whiteouts and intense bursts of wind that left 20 million Americans under winter weather warnings or advisories.Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Rebels swept through major cities in Syria over the past week, taking four major cities before the key city of Homs fell on Saturday.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 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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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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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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Park officials already asked campers to avoid washing vehicles, boats or bikes and limit water use when cleaning dishes.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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Fernandez recalls the monotony of swabbing decks before getting a job in the mess.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Gene editing biosensors—shifting a technology from use for people to wildlife to detect the white-nose syndrome’s pathogen by swabbing a bat’s skin.Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Wipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wipe. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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