flushing

Example Sentences

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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

Monitoring the brain’s self-regulation and maintenance functions, like this fluid flushing, are opportunities for new diagnostic tools and avenues for treatment, Nedergaard said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

As I pour a bowl of corn flakes, I count how many times someone in this house apologized to me for flushing while I was in the shower.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King