as in cleans
to remove the dirt from
deterge the surface using an industrial-strength commercial soap
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Per the outlet, Martin cleans tables and floors, restocks sauces and keeps trays moving to customers.
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Its Turbo Brush is perfect for collecting pet hair, and the Parquet Twister floorhead has a double-swivel joint that gently cleans and maneuvers across hard surfaces.
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But if and when that dress turns out to be just one of the outfits for a documentary that goes to the highest bidder, the wedding good vibes will curdle just a little.
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On the way to the oyster farm, Luke asks about a ring Joy is wearing, which turns out to be from an engagement that ended badly.
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“Deterges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterges. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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