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ventilation

[ven-tl-ey-shuhn] / ˌvɛn tlˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
the act of providing or changing the air
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK




Example Sentences

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In 2024, he enrolled in a two-year program at a local trade school to become a heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Tuesday and jumped into offensive mode, coordinating roof ventilation, fire suppression and salvage operations on the third floor, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Problems with mould, water systems and ventilation have previously affected Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

If electricity fails, the bunker's ventilation system can be operated manually using a hand crank — much like in vintage cars.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

It was there so the scrivs would have easy access to the ventilation system.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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