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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

Lindsday Australia has raised fuel levies to pass on a more than 70% rise in diesel prices since February to customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Motoring organisation the RAC said the temporary ceasefire in the Gulf has stopped the price of petrol and diesel from rising after 43 days of increases.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

It is like putting diesel in a lawn mower.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Mike Haley, the diesel mechanic, comes by in the afternoon like he promised when I found his number in the book.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick




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