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appliance

[uh-plahy-uhns] / əˈplaɪ əns /
NOUN
machine, usually with domestic purpose
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Somewhere in your house probably lurks a book, an accessory or an appliance you may not have bought if Winfrey hadn’t given it her seal of approval.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said in a statement that multiple crews were at the scene, along with an appliance from County Durham and Darlington.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

This week at the international home appliance exhibition IFA 2026 in Berlin, appliance maker Miele unveiled a smart dishwasher.

From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026

An appliance that melted rests on a counter in D&P Green, a pine resin distillery destroyed by the wildfire Le Porge.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

He passed in front of the appliance repair shop, which was about to close.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

Since then I’ve put in about $90,000 more: a new roof, kitchen appliances, plumbing work and new windows.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

Existing rules limited how much people can be paid for the electricity these appliances provide for the grid.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

The company booked a ¥632 billion impairment loss in its latest fiscal year, citing a deterioration in its electric-vehicle motor business and excessive competition for motors used in household appliances in China, among other reasons.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

The kitchen is equipped with state-of-the-art appliances and a large marble island.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

A long wooden table is next to the cabinets and shiny appliances.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi




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