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diesel

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


NOUN
locomotive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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But the sounds of idling diesel work truck engines had replaced the dozens of fire trucks that had been stationed there for days.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

They produced and exported the fuel at a record clip, but at the expense of their gasoline and diesel runs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

In contrast to heat pumps, continuing record sales of electric cars indicate they are all but set to replace their petrol and diesel counterparts in the coming years on UK roads.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

A twin gas-turbine and diesel engine system lets it operate far from shore.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

Gladys Gonzalez Hernandez waits for the diesel horn.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario




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