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Moose Jaw
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mop up

mop up


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb get rid of liquid with cloth: to wipe or rub a piece of material over a liquid to soak it up

2. transitive verb military deal with remaining enemy forces: to capture or kill remaining enemy troops in order to secure an area after a victory

3. transitive verb clear up final details: to complete or carry out the final details of a task ( informal )

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