kerosene
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And the midtempo ballad “The Knife” describes a collapsing relationship as a mortal threat, akin to a dagger jabbed into one’s side or a case of kerosene waiting to be ignited.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
A wood stove heated our home, and we had kerosene lanterns at the ready in case of a power outage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
Climate activists are urging movie stars to fly economy or take the train to Cannes after saying private jets burned two millions of litres of kerosene getting them to the film festival last year.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
The two are both forms of kerosene and are essentially similar.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
When Mama put a piece of flannel cloth on my chest with the kerosene and turpentine remedy on it, I made her put one on Miss Zeldy, too.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
Vocabulary lists containing kerosene
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Selection Vocabulary 1, Unit 4
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