discharging

Example Sentences

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It unloaded some of its cargo last month and appeared to be discharging the rest at a berth in Long Beach on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The reason for discharging the jury is not reportable and a new jury will be selected on Monday.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

To be sure, there are also plenty of cases in which federal courts have instead dismissed state prosecutions on the grounds that the federal officers were properly discharging their federal duties.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2026

After storms, especially near discharging storm drains, creeks and rivers, the water can be contaminated with E. coli, trash, chemicals and other public health hazards.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2026

My duty will be to develop these germs: surely I shall find some happiness in discharging that office.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë