Example Sentences

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As energy demand rises, renewables-focused funds are cleaning up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

They tend to go on sale at the end of the year, pushed down by others who are cleaning up their portfolios.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

California and Nevada are cleaning up on Tuesday after parts of each states saw historic amounts of rain from Storm Hilary, which caused widespread flooding along with mudflows, downed powerlines and trapped cars.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2023

Participants say the number of on-site toilets is insufficient, as are cleaning staff.

From Washington Times • Aug. 4, 2023

“Yet there you are, cleaning out her locker.”

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben