Example Sentences

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There were indeed some ablutionary gestures in the council.

From Time Magazine Archive

Furthermore, the filtration of water for ablutionary purposes is quite unnecessary.

From The Son of his Father by Cullum, Ridgwell

Like the other, he comes in priestly and ablutionary office.

From Musical Portraits Interpretations of Twenty Modern Composers by Rosenfeld, Paul

When the two married, Milly's people went through that ablutionary process known as washing their hands of her.

From Gigolo by Ferber, Edna

A hand bag with one good suit and ablutionary utensils, sir.

From The Son of his Father by Cullum, Ridgwell