gassing

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Some travelers say they can’t afford not to travel, however, so they’re putting all options on the table — from booking rail tickets to gassing up their cars.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 8, 2025

Last week, the UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights urged a halt to the execution, saying that gassing Smith could amount to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment under international human rights law.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2024

The officers approached Castellano while he was gassing up his truck at a busy Safeway service station in Kirkland.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2023

Asked what provoked the tear gassing, Murphy replied: “Nothing, we’re stood here. There was nothing. It’s just been horrendous. We have been well behaved.”

From Washington Times • May 28, 2022

After gassing up the car, C.P. returned to his repair work.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson