combustion

Example Sentences

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The other big perk: There’s no combustion engine to stop and then start back up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The emotional combustion of his climactic scenes with Willy fail to reach cathartic levels.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

If these internal combustion enginereed cars could be powered by carbon-neutral fuel, it would have a massive impact on the climate crisis.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

I guess it’s time for the asking later: Might the industry’s recent re-embrace of internal combustion leave it poorly positioned now that gas prices are rising?

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Now in James Town they were all in combustion, the strongest preparing once more to run away with the pinnace for England.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone