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vacuum

[vak-yoom, -yoo-uhm, -yuhm] / ˈvæk yum, -yu əm, -yəm /


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We got to the bottom of what Dyson’s vacuum names mean.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Wednesday, Powell broached the issue when dousing speculation about a leadership vacuum.

From The Wall Street Journal

Larijani’s killing, experts say, is expected to leave a vacuum for diplomatic and institutional experience in Iran as he was perceived as “the last of the competent bunch” within Iranian leadership.

From Los Angeles Times

The fingers of his left hand are pinched on the lid of the vacuum, poised for the prestidigitatorial reveal that will return the dove to life.

From The Wall Street Journal

The purges leave a leadership vacuum in China’s top ranks that was put on full display at legislative meetings in Beijing.

From The Wall Street Journal