discharge
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The House was able to force a vote on the measure Thursday after Republican supporters of the bill joined Democrats in signing a discharge petition that essentially allows a majority to circumvent leadership.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
They power up when the sun is shining or the wind is blowing and then discharge that power when the sun sets or the wind dies down.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
The representative said on the recording there would be no charge and promised to have someone prepare a discharge plan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Participating hospitals will distribute the diapers to families at the time of discharge.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Stored electrical energy is discharged by sparking, a common bug in new accelerators that was customarily eliminated by polishing down any interior imperfections attracting the discharge.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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