Augean stables

plural of Augean stable
as in sinks
a place of great vice and corruption as a gubernatorial candidate he claimed that the state capitol was an Augean stable that desperately needed to be cleaned out

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sinks
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  • The sinks are no longer tucked away on the side of the floor but rather in the middle for easier access to explore new fragrances, Page said.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
  • From items being stored in handwashing sinks to employees not knowing how to prevent foodborne diseases, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City-area restaurants last week.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
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“Augean stables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Augean%20stables. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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