Etymology
Origin of housecleaning
Example Sentences
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While preparing for the country’s planned celebration of its 250th birthday, Trump decided to do a little housecleaning and update the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, vowing to make it better than ever.
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026
With the backing of health insurance companies, the Pals provide companionship, transportation, housecleaning services and more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
He replaced none of the Fed’s senior staff directors on arrival, a pointed contrast with the housecleaning some had braced for.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
The initiative comes after a period of financial housecleaning for the basilica, after Pope Francis put it under a special commissioner in 2020 to investigate its finances and update the statutes of its governing administration.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 19, 2023
She dulled the agony somewhat by plunging into housecleaning for Nonnie.
From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson
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