diesel
Example Sentences
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They produced and exported the fuel at a record clip, but at the expense of their gasoline and diesel runs.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
She said the growth had been accelerated by the Iran fuel crisis, which has seen significant increases in petrol and diesel prices at the pump pushing people to seek out other options.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
“We have to make sure that those data centers are paying their fair share,” said Xavier Becerra, adding that businesses need to move away from diesel backup generators.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
A twin gas-turbine and diesel engine system lets it operate far from shore.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026
The locomotive was a diesel electric and there were eight stainless steel passenger coaches behind it.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
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