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  • noun a shop where dry cleaning is done.

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  • noun Plural form of cleaner.

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  • noun shop where dry cleaning is done

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Examples

  • They are at just the right height to find products such as drain cleaners and other toxic household cleaners under sinks or on the floor.

    Children Act Fast...So Do Poisons! 2010

  • • Keep your drains running clear and avoid the need for poisonous drain cleaners by periodically cleaning them with baking soda and vinegar.

    Some skip commercial cleaners for those made from pantry 2009

  • Q15: Which of the following catchphrases for vacuum cleaners is the most attractive to you?

    Vacuum cleaners in Japan: part 1 of 2 2008

  • My idea of being taken to the cleaners is buying property the way 99% of foreigners do it in Mexico - through a gringo real estate agent via an English language website.

    Bringing more than US$10,000 into Mexico 2007

  • Flying Gernsbackian vacuum cleaners from the 1950s

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  • I wish to express my deep concern and indeed disgust at the sacking of 5 Latin American cleaners working at National Physical Laboratory for Amey Business Services.

    Indymedia Ireland noborderer 2008

  • Last Month, five Latin American cleaners were unfairly dismissed by the company responsible for the cleaning at the National Physical Laboratory.

    Indymedia Ireland cx 2008

  • Martens says she called the cleaners immediately and left a message on their answering machine.

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  • I too have had and experienced a number of vacuum cleaners from the bag to bagless, self propelled, to one called the Animal who’s suction is so powerful it eats bowling balls … … … … … Cheeeeeez!

    Like Our Man In Havana... 2005

  • I too have had and experienced a number of vacuum cleaners from the bag to bagless, self propelled, to one called the Animal who’s suction is so powerful it eats bowling balls … … … … … Cheeeeeez!

    Like Our Man In Havana... 2005

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