discharged

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That tanker absorbed the cargo on March 12, went dark itself, and ultimately discharged the oil at the Chinese port of Dongjiakou.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

He was treated and discharged some hours later and then transported to Hammersmith custody suite.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

It is unclear from the clip if the suspect's firearm is discharged.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The entire visit was so fast my husband didn’t even have time to finish parking the car before we were discharged.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026

Inside the house Leah heard, “a dreadful sound … as if a heavy piece of artillery had been discharged …” Leah rushed outside and found the girls sitting quietly.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock