Etymology
Origin of housecleaning
Example Sentences
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While preparing for the country’s planned celebration of its 250th birthday, Trump decided to do a little housecleaning and update the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, vowing to make it better than ever.
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026
With the backing of health insurance companies, the Pals provide companionship, transportation, housecleaning services and more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Bowman has slashed staff and pursued what many inside and outside the central bank view as a housecleaning of the supervision and regulation division’s senior leadership.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026
In addition, a single housecleaning can cost $75 to $380, depending on the size of your home.
From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2023
Its hair was so matted and covered with leaves that it looked like an owl’s nest in need of housecleaning.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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