the shaft
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Their theory was that the descending column of water acted somewhat like a syringe, pushing air through the shaft as it fell.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
They allow gimmes if the putt is within the shaft of your putter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
And yet, Gellar has gotten the shaft time and again, unable to fully break free from the characters she’s known for to craft a new on-screen persona that fans can fall in love with.
From Salon ● Mar. 26, 2026
The authorities sent a camera down the shaft to do a final sweep.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2025
He spluttered and turned under the shaft of water, but he didn’t stop trying to get it.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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