discharge
Example Sentences
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Coal mines often leach dangerous chemicals like arsenic into waterways and are required to strictly monitor pollution discharge and keep it under certain limits.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
The House was able to force a vote on the measure Thursday after Republican supporters of the bill joined Democrats in signing a discharge petition that essentially allows a majority to circumvent leadership.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
They power up when the sun is shining or the wind is blowing and then discharge that power when the sun sets or the wind dies down.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Margello said she never did receive the discharge plan—but did get a $35,000 bill two years later, this April.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
A cab rolled up to discharge a passenger and I was about to take it when the woman came up the stairs and stopped before me, smiling.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
Vocabulary lists containing discharge
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1
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