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diesel

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


NOUN
locomotive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




Example Sentences

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There is a strong likelihood of the Indian government lifting petrol and diesel prices after state elections end on April 29, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The increased cost of petrol and diesel – along with that of heating oil - has become a serious concern for people struggling to make ends meet.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The decline has been very small - over the past two days diesel has come down by 0.6p and petrol by 0.3p.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

It is like putting diesel in a lawn mower.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

We made hundreds of trips to the big orange diesel tank.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor




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