flush out
Example Sentences
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It could take 10 to 15 days to flush out the backlog, before delivering a spike in overall transits.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026
“The S&P 500 never hit official correction territory even as sentiment hit all-time lows. The technician in me was waiting for that flush out in price and it never really happened.”
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
The homeowners are offering a $10,000 reward to flush out the culprit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
During sleep, CSF helps flush out waste that builds up during waking hours.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 20, 2026
They skimmed along the bottom and turned over rocks to flush out frogs and fish.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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