as in to scrub
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Earlier, the Starship V3 launch was scrubbed at T-40 seconds due to a hydraulic pin failure and ground system issues, delaying its first test flight.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 May 2026 -
Daily Cleaning For regular, everyday cleaning, simply scrub with warm, soapy water inside and out.—
Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
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Lightly brush the tops with 1 tablespoon heavy cream and bake until deep golden brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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New York — American shoppers are brushing off higher gas prices and finally spending money at Target again.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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For breakfast, Surf Lanai is famous for its Pink Palace Pancakes, while the Royal Hawaiian Bakery turns out coffee, pastries, and beloved banana bread.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Ryan Coogler’s Sinners demonstrated that audiences would turn out in force for a horror film with no franchise precedent behind it, earning Oscar nominations and significant awards traction alongside strong box office returns.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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If water tends to collect around the floor or corners of your tub, use a squeegee or towel to wipe the bathtub after your shower.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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Heavy rain in the forecast could wipe this one out early.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 May 2026
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The Knights were swept by the Sooners, who would go on to win the National Championship.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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The Cubs currently sit in second place in the National League Central, a game and half back of the Milwaukee Brewers who swept three games in Wrigley Field to start the week.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Can clean energy scale rapidly enough to support both development and decarbonization?—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Here are simple steps for how to clean your coffee maker and keep it in tip-top condition.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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About 700 rescuers and nearly 200 police officers are combing the rubble, racing to reach survivors pinned beneath concrete and twisted steel.—
Jim Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Senior leadership has less time to comb through talent pipelines.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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To apply the cinnamon, simply dust the surface of the seedling’s compost with ground cinnamon powder to prevent the development of fungal pathogens in the compost.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
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Here’s how to learn from my mistake and make a plan for dusting this space.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
20 May 2026
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“Muck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muck%20%28out%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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