Example Sentences

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I will be washing my berries a lot more thoroughly!

From Washington Post • Oct. 12, 2022

To protect against an outbreak, the Joffrey is not having performers under 12, is enhancing cleaning protocols, and will be washing costumes more frequently.

From New York Times • Sep. 2, 2021

Anywhere money can flow, there is the danger that the proceeds of financial crimes will be washing through the financial system.

From New York Times • Aug. 3, 2015

Say that mother will be washing at the Antonisens' the whole of the end of the week, and they'll quite understand it.

From One of Life's Slaves by Muir, Jessie

"Eliza will be washing up," Cathy whispered, "and she was promised to see it."

From The Enchanted Castle by Nesbit, E. (Edith)