flushing

Example Sentences

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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 Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

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

I knew I had its attention because it let out a terrifying howl and sheep came flushing out the door past me.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs