Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A general cleaning.
- noun In gold-mining:
- noun The operation of separating and saving the gold and amalgam after the auriferous rock or gravel has been for a certain length of time through the sluices or under the stamps.
- noun The gold obtained at a given time by the above process.
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- noun Alternative spelling of
cleanup .
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Examples
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However, Haugen does support what she calls a clean-up bill sponsored by Sen. Randi Becker of Eatonville.
The Seattle Times 2012
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TOKYO—Japan expects to bring the reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant under control sooner than previously foreseen, government officials said Tuesday, although new problems over the radioactive water in the unit basements will complicate longer-term clean-up efforts.
Fukushima 'Cold Shutdown' Could Come This Year Mitsuru Obe 2011
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– These guys are going to "Exxon-Valdez" this clean-up, too!!!
Experts: Answers on oil spill in the Gulf, not Congress 2010
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And BP should be forced to pay for all clean-up costs.
Obama: Those affected by spill should be employed in cleanup 2010
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And BP is going to pull the plug on any PR clean-up in a relatively short period of time.
Obama: Those affected by spill should be employed in cleanup 2010
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All three officials repeatedly emphasized that BP, the oil giant that owns the destroyed rig, is legally responsible for spill and clean-up efforts.
Officials warn of potential catastrophe from Gulf of Mexico oil spill 2010
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How could the US regulate the clean-up of another country?
Officials warn of potential catastrophe from Gulf of Mexico oil spill 2010
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Maybe the Palin "Spill, Baby, Spill" crowd can help in the clean-up.
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Who would pay for that country's clean-up impacting OUR shores?
Officials warn of potential catastrophe from Gulf of Mexico oil spill 2010
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Why is the US Military being used as a OIL industry clean-up crew?
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