flushing
Example Sentences
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In 1978, Scappaticci, who died in 2023, was put on a new IRA security unit specifically tasked with flushing out spies within its ranks.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Unfortunately, I seem to be flushing my money away on this problem — or at least that appears to be what the plumbing company would like me to do.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
The kind of contraction generated by walking moves cerebrospinal fluid out of the brain, leading Drew to hypothesize that the mechanism plays an important role in flushing out excess proteins and other unnecessary material.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
The act of flushing can be a bigger concern than sitting.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026
“But he’s right, you know—about Dusty Muleman flushing the holding tank into the basin. Everything Dad said was true.”
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
