discharging

Example Sentences

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It unloaded some of its cargo last month and appeared to be discharging the rest at a berth in Long Beach on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Regarding the one count of discharging a firearm, Allen’s attorneys wrote that the government “has not asserted that Mr. Allen ever fired any of the recovered weapons.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The reason for discharging the jury is not reportable and a new jury will be selected on Monday.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Some physicians say their colleagues are discharging or transferring pregnant patients instead of taking responsibility for their care.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

He heard a switch engine in the Southern Pacific yards discharging steam in shrill dry spurts.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck