flushing
Example Sentences
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Unfortunately, I seem to be flushing my money away on this problem — or at least that appears to be what the plumbing company would like me to do.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
The kind of contraction generated by walking moves cerebrospinal fluid out of the brain, leading Drew to hypothesize that the mechanism plays an important role in flushing out excess proteins and other unnecessary material.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
The act of flushing can be a bigger concern than sitting.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026
People have been urged not to use tap water for anything other than flushing toilets.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2026
She swiveled to stare intently at him; her scrutiny was so strict that he felt himself flushing.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
