vent
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And the “Ocean Breeze” vent clip by Febreze that smells nothing like the ocean to her.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
During the so-called vent and burn of chemicals, residents within a one-by-two mile area were evacuated for about two days, then told it was safe to return.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Half-time at a football game is normally a chance to grab a drink or snack, make a mad dash for the toilets or vent with friends about some questionable refereeing or defending.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Even so, scientists still cannot say with certainty which volcanic feature is erupting, how deep the active vent originally was, or when it last erupted.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
“No problem. Just thought I could vent with my best friend about the weekend everyone found out we’re gay. Obviously not.”
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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There are puck-shaped cans that hide under seats and ones that clip to air-conditioner vents, blowing “Very Cherry” and “Hawaiian Aloha” into riders’ faces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
That parallel evolution may have been crucial because it could have allowed the two lineages to become less dependent on the chemistry of hydrothermal vents and eventually survive as independent cells.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
Ducting air con is the least noticeable option due to the vents and can cool multiple rooms.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
“Small issues like dirty filters, blocked vents or restricted airflow can become bigger problems when the system is running constantly,” Shavers said.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
“Yeah, you put it outside and you connect it through the air vents and stuff.”
From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie
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Whenever the ship switches to diesel, any residual methane gas has to be flushed out of the engine pipework and vented into the atmosphere.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Residents in the worst-affected areas have vented their frustrations by setting piles on trash on fire or banging on pots and pans.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
On Monday night, he vented his own frustration over the fair’s failure through his typical defensive bluster.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
“Parents lying for their kids so they don’t have consequences for actions….” one poster vented on Facebook.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Furious with himself for having given away a discreditable secret, he vented his rage on Bernard.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
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When asked about the conversation by internal affairs, the report said, McKay told investigators that the conversation started with Burgos venting about an applicant, but acknowledged that it should not have been allowed to continue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
As his father reminds John during a venting session that occurs after Hal nonchalantly almost kills him, “They’re allowed to have tantrums. We’re not.”
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
They are simply plugged into the nearest socket and work by drawing in warm air, cooling it, and venting heat outside through a window via a pipe or ducting.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Mostly, these conversations, when not venting about the disruption to bus schedules and the noisiness of bomber jet flyovers, focus on the absolute failure of the fair.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
She’s venting a bit about her dad, who seems laser-focused on Jonesy playing in the WNBA, despite her height.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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