as in to scrub
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Was scrubbed from Friday because of bad weather in the launch recovery zone in the Atlantic.
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Then rinse the board with hot water, apply detergent, and scrub it with a clean brush to remove food debris and oils.
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Lightly brush the ribs with bulgogi glaze during the final hour if desired.
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The aisles were so choked that blooms and branches brushed against us, the air heady with the scent of lilies, roses, eucalyptus, and sweet decay.
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On Wednesday, the city of Boston officially welcomed families to the reopening of the Frog Pond Spray Pool on Boston Common, which turned out to be a busy spot for families beating the heat.
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Regardless of how the rest of the primaries turn out this year, the Democratic Caucus is all but certain to move further left on Israel next year, a dynamic that progressives say will come in response to their constituents’ calls for change.
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Separate the jade plant from other plants so the pests won’t spread, then wipe the leaves with neem oil.
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Suppose a relatively small near-Earth object is speeding toward our planet, threatening to wipe the city of Dallas (whose population is over a million) off the map.
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Bryan West Moments after Swift and Kelce exchanged vows, rain and flashes of lightning swept across Manhattan outside Madison Square Garden.
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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Tahoe officials have been vigilant, ensuring all boats are cleaned, drained and dry before launching into Lake Tahoe.
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Rescuers have been combing through the rubble of the hotel in a desperate attempt to save any survivors.
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New York City investigators combed through an empty Queens school building Tuesday after human remains were found inside its chimney, police said.
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The appeal is largely practical, since powders travel well in a bag, don’t leave hands greasy and can be dusted on without disturbing whatever’s already on your skin.
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The key to crispy, golden coconut shrimp is lightly dusting them in cornstarch.
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“Muck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muck%20%28out%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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