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diesel

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


NOUN
locomotive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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“Log volumes, which make up 80% of bulk cargo, are likely to decline through the second half due to the impact of higher diesel prices,” analyst Andy Bowley says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

How much more Americans spent on gasoline and diesel during the Iran war than the same period a year earlier.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Higher demand for cleaner diesel engine technology amid ever-tightening regulatory standards is part of the story.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The UK government has loosened strict sanctions on Russian oil refined into diesel and jet fuel in third countries as prices rise.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

So, at this key moment, the Soviets had to rely on older boats powered by a combination of batteries and diesel engines.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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