Example Sentences

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Roughly the size of a microwave, the device sanitizes water using UV light to kill harmful bacteria, viruses and molds.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2024

“Using a smartphone application sanitizes things and makes it feel like it’s safe and unbiased,” said Ari Sawyer, a border researcher for Human Rights Watch.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2024

It uses an automated bin return that sanitizes trays with germ-killing ultraviolet light between users.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2024

“True Spirit” streamlines and sanitizes her impressive real-life feat, which began in October 2009, into pure inspo fuel, recounting Watson’s maritime journey without ever turning grim for long.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2023

Omitting the importation of European diseases sanitizes the sorry historical record.

From Washington Post • May 20, 2022