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Origin of cleaning
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When Adam’s tree fell into Brian’s yard during a storm, therefore, Brian would indeed be responsible for cleaning up his portion and filing a claim with his own homeowner’s insurance for any covered damage.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
On Dec. 8, the night before she was scheduled to return to work, Waldorf found herself frantically cleaning her house and snapping at her daughter.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Morgan said it was frustrating that his staff have to deal with cleaning it up at a time when they have "5,001 other jobs to do at the farm".
From BBC • May 21, 2026
“This is no different than a health inspector selling cleaning services on the side,” the complaints allege.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
After a few false starts and pricked fingers, she learned to bait her hook with scraps left over from the previous night’s cleaning.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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