Etymology
Origin of housecleaning
Example Sentences
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This wasn’t a major housecleaning but more like a culling of online subscriptions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 2, 2026
But even after a new album — the band’s 12th — was released in April, concert sales lagged, leading to the cancellations and a housecleaning behind the scenes.
From New York Times ● Jun. 6, 2024
She says her housecleaning service uses all-natural, nontoxic ingredients with no known carcinogens, human or aquatic toxins, and no known reproductive toxins.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 16, 2024
Spending time with such a character inspired Wenders to do a little housecleaning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 29, 2023
No waitressing, nursing homes, or housecleaning this time; I’m psyched for a change—retail, maybe, or factory work.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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