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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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In March, the CMA announced it would "step up" monitoring of petrol and diesel prices after the Middle East conflict caused wholesale prices to spike.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

On Thursday, Australia and its top diesel supplier, South Korea, said the countries are working together to strengthen fuel security.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The cost of diesel fuel for tractors and other farm machinery is also rising, leading farmers to cut whatever costs they can from their budgets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

It is also working to reduce the use of diesel generators, increase recycling and cut back on food waste at key sites.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The overlanders were mixed up with pickup trucks and vans jammed with people, and the road reeked of diesel smoke.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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