How to Use hygiene in a Sentence

hygiene

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  • Poor sanitation and hygiene caused many of the soldiers to get sick.
  • He has very poor personal hygiene.
  • Brushing your teeth regularly is an important part of good dental hygiene.
  • For bats, good sleep hygiene is a matter of life and death.
    Corey Buhay, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2024
  • The durable and easy-to-clean cover ensures longevity and hygiene.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2023
  • That is where good sleep hygiene (or habits) come into play.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 3 Apr. 2023
  • One way to improve your oral hygiene is to adopt an oral-care routine.
    Jaclyn Smock, Allure, 10 Feb. 2023
  • The humble toothbrush can help with a whole lot more than just your dental hygiene.
    Kalina Newman, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
  • And yet, there are others who aren’t as keen on promoting the method, with safety and hygiene top of mind.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 30 July 2023
  • In addition to the showers, the group provides free clothes and hygiene products.
    Joy Ashford, Dallas News, 25 Aug. 2023
  • In the video, the nurses malign the parents’ hygiene and breast-feeding practices.
    Cate McQuaid, BostonGlobe.com, 19 May 2022
  • Good spine hygiene doesn’t mean brushing and flossing your spine in front of the mirror every day.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2023
  • The fabs demand caution, reverence, and of course the hygiene of an abluted priest.
    Virginia Heffernan, WIRED, 21 Mar. 2023
  • At first thought, piles of fresh, ready-to-use towels can bring a hotel quality and tip-top hygiene to your home.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Grooming and hygiene sets, such as bath bombs, skincare, or a first shaving kit can make great gifts for 14-year-olds.
    Patrice J. Williams, Parents, 12 July 2024
  • The hygiene products will likely roll out in coming months.
    Blake Apgar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 July 2022
  • Cover two people for three loads each, a meal and hygiene products.
    oregonlive, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Bad oral hygiene and an unhealthy gut are frequently to blame.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
  • It was also found that Zoey had severe dental hygiene to the point where some of her teeth were not even visible due to the buildup on them.
    The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Visitors to the spas of France’s overseas empire soaked in racialized ideas about hygiene and leisure.
    Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 23 May 2022
  • Also, as an appliance that will surely see a lot of use, think about hygiene.
    Men's Health, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Next to it is a three-tier rolling cart, with free items for anyone who needs them: Lip balm, masks, snacks and feminine hygiene products.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 May 2022
  • Consider their hygiene and daily habits and inform them of the risks and benefits of fake nails.
    Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 2 July 2024
  • That’s not going to completely screw up your sleep hygiene.
    Sofia Quaglia, Discover Magazine, 15 Mar. 2023
  • There’s very little hygiene to protect the farmers that are milking.
    Helen Branswell, STAT, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Of course, most dentists will tell you that, for the absolute best dental hygiene, brushing alone isn't enough.
    Men's Health, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Humans may need more sleep during the winter, new study suggests What is sleep hygiene?
    Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2023
  • Many people strive for pearly whites, but oral hygiene isn’t just about cosmetics.
    Lacey Muinos, Health, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Good hygiene is the cornerstone of preventing E. coli spread.
    Mustafa Fattah, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
  • In most cases, infection is spread when people handling food fail to use proper hand-washing hygiene after using the restroom.
    Devonne Goode, Parents, 23 Oct. 2024

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