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exhaust

[ig-zawst] / ɪgˈzɔst /




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It was March, and if you rolled down the window, the only scent was exhaust.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

“Before we even think about violence, we need to exhaust all our peaceful means,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

It had returned to service last week after a repair to its exhaust system but was withdrawn again on Monday, affecting the busy Troon to Brodick route.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Going into Sunday’s championship game, Close has a veteran group, with no starter younger than 22 and a leadership group of six players slated to exhaust their eligibility and likely head to the WNBA.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Part of the problem was that, according to several reliable sources, I tended to exhaust people.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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