During family reunions, harmless dust-ups over seating and games usually ended in laughter.

Before installing the new camera lenses, she carefully cleaned the dust caps to prevent scratches.

When the inspector opened the crates, he found they contained nothing but devil's dust, the shoddy goods produced by the factory's notorious 'devil' machine.

After the storm, he dusted down the porch chairs before guests arrived.

Construction crews watered the site to reduce fugitive dust and protect nearby residents' health.

Before starting the renovation, Maria put on a dust cap to keep plaster out of her hair.

The museum hired dust contractors to clean the ventilation ductwork before the exhibition opened.

Each spring the town hired a dust contractor to sweep the yards and clear away the accumulated debris.

During the long voyage, the quartermaster rationed the dhobi dust to keep the sailors' uniforms clean.

Farmers were alarmed when dust-brand swept through the barley fields, coating the grain with black spores and cutting expected yields.