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bn:00045030n
Noun Concept
EN
housecleaning
EN
(figurative) the act of reforming by the removal of unwanted personnel or practices or conditions WordNet 3.0
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(figurative) the act of reforming by the removal of unwanted personnel or practices or conditions WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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More housecleaning is in store at other accounting firms WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Many employees were discharged in a general housecleaning by the new owners WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
IS A
reform
USAGE DOMAIN
trope
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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housecleaning

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