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diesel

[dee-zuhl, -suhl] / ˈdi zəl, -səl /
NOUN
diesel engine
Synonyms


NOUN
locomotive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




Example Sentences

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There is a strong likelihood of the Indian government lifting petrol and diesel prices after state elections end on April 29, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Meanwhile, higher diesel prices due to the Middle East conflict raise production and transportation costs, boosting iron ore prices, Galaxy Futures says in a research note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Motoring organisation the RAC said the temporary ceasefire in the Gulf has stopped the price of petrol and diesel from rising after 43 days of increases.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

It is like putting diesel in a lawn mower.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

To conserve fresh water the men were allowed just two showers a week, and their own growing stench added a nauseating layer to the reek of diesel fuel.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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