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flushing

[fluhsh-ing] / ˈflʌʃ ɪŋ /




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Unfortunately, I seem to be flushing my money away on this problem — or at least that appears to be what the plumbing company would like me to do.

From MarketWatch Jun. 10, 2026

The kind of contraction generated by walking moves cerebrospinal fluid out of the brain, leading Drew to hypothesize that the mechanism plays an important role in flushing out excess proteins and other unnecessary material.

From Los Angeles Times May 7, 2026

The act of flushing can be a bigger concern than sitting.

From Science Daily Apr. 13, 2026

It said some 500 homes and businesses had been affected and water could only be used for flushing toilets - warning that boiling the contaminated water would not make it safe for other uses.

From BBC Feb. 20, 2026

Even Katherine, who tromped through the woods like she was flushing rabbits, is silent, her footsteps whisper-soft.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland




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