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 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

Bottled water is being delivered to residents in Killin for a second day and locals have been warned not to use tap water for anything other than flushing toilets.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

“I am not a detective,” Major Danby replied with indignation, his cheeks flushing again.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller