Example Sentences

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What’s Next: Malone separated the Braves from his Liberty Media in 2023 and hasn’t been in a hurry to sell, but he’s 85 now and has been cleaning up his empire.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Dr. Prasad has been cleaning house and consolidating power over drug-making authority.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

The Corps has been cleaning up the creek for more than 20 years.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2022

“I was born in love with Marilyn Monroe. What I’m doing, that’s just love,” said Gonzales, who has been cleaning her Walk of Fame star for the last five years.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2022

"Somebody has been cleaning it with polishing powder."

From The Competitive Nephew by Glass, Montague