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exhaust

[ig-zawst] / ɪgˈzɔst /




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But he still makes his fair share of on-site repairs for drivers who accidentally sheared off a side mirror or rooftop exhaust fan in their scramble to make it to an event.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

Arevalo is one of 10 street vendors testing whether they can ditch petrol generators to reduce noise, planet-warming emissions and health risks posed by exhaust fumes.

From Barron's Jul. 25, 2026

In response, an Ofcom spokesperson said it had made the decision a "matter of days ago" following "months of work to exhaust all possible legal routes".

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Employees must first exhaust their administrative remedies at an agency that cannot decide their case.

From Slate Jul. 13, 2026

It looked so strong that Ralph was sure that just one of her hairs would be perfect for tying his exhaust pipes in place.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary

When a massive star exhausts its nuclear fuel, its core collapses and triggers a dramatic explosion known as a supernova.

From Science Daily Mar. 11, 2026

February saw a surge in both trading activity, which often accompanies comes as a price swing exhausts itself, and institutional repositioning.

From Barron's Feb. 26, 2026

But for the audience, those sentiments more accurately reflect Ramsay’s film, a slow burn that exhausts its welcome and dies in a blaze after losing its grip on a meandering narrative.

From Salon Nov. 7, 2025

Judges then stunned the nation by ordering Sarkozy to swiftly start serving his sentence, dispensing with the usual practice of waiting until a white-collar convict exhausts the appeals process.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 21, 2025

But on most days, especially the warm ones, life exhausts him; the worsening traffic and graffiti and company politics, everyone grousing about bonuses, benefits, overtime.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

Once he had exhausted all means of appeal in February for his EU request for protection, he decided to try his luck outside the bloc -- by crossing the Channel from France to the UK.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

Medicaid is there for people who have exhausted their own resources.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

Public transport was a "great option" for some, she added, but not always viable for someone who was "exhausted" and "heavily pregnant".

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

“We have sort of exhausted our ability to communicate with most of these people,” Morrow told Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

Frustrated, exhausted, and scared, Abby curled into a tight little ball, as close to the cabin as she could get, and fell asleep.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret

Finding the perfect position appeasing those on either side of an issue is exhausting work and prone to error.

From Slate Aug. 5, 2026

Serving as a family caregiver isn’t just exhausting.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

Her car offers air conditioning and privacy, but the living conditions are "exhausting", Nishiyama said.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

"That becomes very exhausting because it's a very difficult place to navigate."

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

The way back from Morne Michel was only slightly less exhausting than the trip there.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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