flushing
Example Sentences
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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
They allege the second black out occurred because the crew was relying on a flushing pump to supply fuel to two of the ship's generators.
From BBC ● May 12, 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
Then a series of odd sounds came up from the ground beneath our feet: metallic clanks, voices, and a noise like water flushing.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
