Example Sentences

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Astroscale is cleaning up the mess — or trying to.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 30, 2025

The outspoken Rep. Katie Porter is cleaning up after a controversial comment she made in the aftermath of her California Senate primary loss to fellow Democrat Rep. Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2024

On another side of the camp, Jamila is cleaning dishes, while her youngest daughter Ikhlas is busy making tea.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2023

The simulations showed “that one of the most powerful means that humanity has at its disposal to combat climate change” is cleaning up its land and saving forests, the study said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023

“We released the bluefish, but Macon is cleaning the sheepshead down at the pier.”

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn