Example Sentences

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In 2021, it denied media reports that the restaurant chain was tidying itself up for a sale.

From Reuters • Feb. 14, 2023

He was tidying up one drawer that was a complete mess.

From The Guardian • May 28, 2020

It was tidying up after the democratic decisions of millions of Americans had already fundamentally improved the nation’s disposition toward gay people.

From Slate • Oct. 11, 2018

When he was tidying up his dad’s house, he found some spare change.

From Washington Post • Dec. 22, 2017

One of the technicians had finished eating and was tidying his tray.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry