as in cleaning
to take the internal organs out of
you'll need to gut the fish and wash it out before you can cook it
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Moisten the disposable sheets with water and a gentle cleaning agent like Dawn dish soap, then use the DIY wet wipes to clean countertops or messy faces.—
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Spray the piercing with sterile saline wound wash when cleaning it.—
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Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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The company and store owners sued, arguing players could use an optional preview feature, removing the element of chance.—
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If the President believes that imposing, removing, or amending tariffs is an appropriate policy measure, Congress has given him tools to pursue those goals.—
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“Gutting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gutting. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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