Example Sentences

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I’m curious whether the city will scrub them off.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2022

Rain in the Southland will scrub the dust off trees and buildings that haven’t seen significant moisture in more than half a year.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2021

The workers will scrub them with dish detergent, biodegradable materials and steam.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2021

The publication also reports that the University of Toronto will scrub the word “police” from use by its law enforcement branch.

From Washington Times • Aug. 17, 2021

A second will scrub them one by one in a bath of detergent.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr