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  • noun Plural form of toothbrush.

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Examples

  • Quote from the blog: “I challenge your jaw not to fall open as these guys struggle to set 25 million separate prices and plan everything from the number of bristles in toothbrushes to how far each taxi-driver can travel in a month.” on January 7, 2008 at 8: 47 am | Reply Bert Rustle notellin wrote … “More Law, Less Justice” and i cant think of a better summation of the current state of the Criminal Justice System in the UK.

    Final Fantasy « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2008

  • If you can make it, please bring non-perishables and other necessities such as toothbrushes and soap.

    Amber DeGrace: St. Lucia Devastation From Hurricane Tomas (PHOTOS) Amber DeGrace 2010

  • I say this is the first recorded use, but it's not a stretch to assume people were calling these devices "toothbrushes" a bit earlier, it's just Anthony's writing is the first time we see the actual word.

    Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.: The History of the Toothbrush: From 5000 BC to Present 2010

  • These plastics are found in products such as toothbrushes, automobile parts, tools, toys, and food packaging.

    Public Health Statement for Diethyl Phthalate 2008

  • As noted earlier, both in India and Africa millions of people use twigs as "toothbrushes" every day.

    7 Medicinals 1992

  • These might include books and magazines, writing materials, a clock and calendar, playing cards and hobby materials, a sewing kit, and toiletries such as toothbrushes, cosmetics, and shaving supplies.

    In Time of Emergency A Citizen's Handbook on Nuclear Attack, Natural Disasters (1968) United States. Office of Civil Defense

  • There were all sorts of things, such as toothbrushes, patent medicines, babies 'comforters, that Ranny's father with a Headache, or Ranny himself or his mother could be trusted to dispense at a moment's notice.

    The Combined Maze May Sinclair 1904

  • Employees of Roni Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation donated dental supplies - such as toothbrushes, floss, and toothpaste - throughout the month of June, the supplies were presented to a local resource center.

    PRWeb - Daily News Feed 2010

  • Girl Interrupted, Inc. needs hygiene items such as toothbrushes, deodorant and feminine products for its participants, ages 5 to 16.

    ajc.com - News 2010

  • D.C., to distribute donated items, such as toothbrushes and other common personal items, to the patients.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

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