discharge
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They power up when the sun is shining or the wind is blowing and then discharge that power when the sun sets or the wind dies down.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Coastal desalination plants discharge ultra salty brine waste that can harm marine life, but the undersea pods release a less concentrated brine, which the company says is friendlier to the ecosystem.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
The representative said on the recording there would be no charge and promised to have someone prepare a discharge plan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
"We want to be able to discharge them as soon as they recover from it so they can go back to their families and we're not there yet."
From BBC • May 24, 2026
“You will stay here until I discharge you, Potter, or I shall call the headmaster.”
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1
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