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ventilation

[ven-tl-ey-shuhn] / ˌvɛn tlˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
the act of providing or changing the air
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK




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The U.S. last year inflicted severe damage on the so-called Fordow site, also buried in a mountain, by dropping its most powerful bombs through ventilation shafts that went straight down to uranium enrichment facilities.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

The manager called 999 and after checks Connor confirms she is dehydrated and doesn't need to be taken to hospital: just fluids, ventilation and a GP visit later in the day.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

On the duke's visit he met Nicky Holt, one of more than 50 nurses funded by WellChild, whose specialism is working with children who need ventilation to help them breathe.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

That challenge is familiar at large mining operations, where specialized teams manage ventilation and water systems.

From Science Daily Jul. 6, 2026

An open transom above the door into the hall provided the only ventilation.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin

However, many responders are falling short of that goal, showing effective lung ventilations as few as two over 10 minutes, with potentially serious consequences, according to the study.

From Science Daily Nov. 13, 2023

Firefighters brought patients down to the ground floor, “assisting ventilations as required, for transport,” the department said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2023




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