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diesel

[dee-zuhl, -suhl] / ˈdi zəl, -səl /
NOUN
diesel engine
Synonyms


NOUN
locomotive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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Diesel prices rose by more than 30p in April to take the average price to 190p per litre, the highest average since July 2022.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Diesel prices have more than doubled since the war broke out, so Nigerian households have an incentive to scrap their diesel generators.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“I’m only here once in my whole life,” Diesel said when he finally made it inside the theater after taking selfies with an army of fans.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez will lead a cast reunion of "The Fast and the Furious" stars on Wednesday in Cannes ahead of a special screening to mark the 25th anniversary of the original movie.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

I reached in through the open window and scratched Diesel on the middle of his head.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore




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