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furnace

[fur-nis] / ˈfɜr nɪs /


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Instead of working with a massive furnace, participants use small torches, making the process feel more approachable and easier to control.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Tata Steel is working with the National Grid to upgrade electrical infrastructure and support the new electric arc furnace.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Plans for a £1.25bn electric steel-making furnace in Port Talbot may be delayed for up to eight months due to problems with electrical connectivity, Tata Steel has warned.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Maybe the furnace needs replacing, a medical bill arrives out of the blue, or an education expense catches you by surprise.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

My father led me down the stairs like we were going to the building’s furnace in the basement, but instead we went out through the back door, into the alley behind our building.

From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz




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