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Examples of whiten in a Sentence
His hair whitened as he aged.
Bleach will whiten the linens.
The new toothpaste whitens teeth.
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While some teeth whitening products can help lift away pesky surface stains, LED whitening kits utilize the power of technology to brighten and whiten more effectively.
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Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
In that case, using whitening toothpaste (like the Boka Teeth Whitening n-Ha Toothpaste or Marvis Whitening Toothpaste), mouthwash, and over-the-counter teeth whitening devices can help fight against your habit at home.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 15 May 2024
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Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
In that case, using whitening toothpaste (like the Boka Teeth Whitening n-Ha Toothpaste or Marvis Whitening Toothpaste), mouthwash, and over-the-counter teeth whitening devices can help fight against your habit at home.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 15 May 2024
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“Whiten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whiten. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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