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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

The new electric arc furnace was hoped to be up and running by the end of 2027, replacing the traditional blast furnaces which closed two years ago with the loss of 2,000 jobs.

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

The typical house is well past the age when the roof needs repairs and the furnace needs replacing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

In the glare of the floodlights, it resembled a great furnace, moaning and ravenous.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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