flushing

Example Sentences

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A call roused the McKay kids from sleep as the scent of something savory wafted up the stairs, shortly followed by the sounds of opening and closing doors, water running, flushing, sighs, hands pounding outside the bathroom, cries of hurry up and the like.

From Literature

Then, Draper had just reached the Flushing Meadows semi-finals.

From BBC

Cancelling games means "flushing a lot of money down the toilet," said Lionel Melka, partner at Swann Capital.

From Barron's

The 2021 winner at Flushing Meadows begins her Melbourne campaign in the last match of the first day on Margaret Court Arena, following a men's clash.

From Barron's

Her brief appearance at Flushing Meadows was only her fourth singles match of 2025.

From Barron's