flushing

Example Sentences

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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

They have been urged not to use tap water for anything other than flushing toilets.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Monitoring the brain’s self-regulation and maintenance functions, like this fluid flushing, are opportunities for new diagnostic tools and avenues for treatment, Nedergaard said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

“But he’s right, you know—about Dusty Muleman flushing the holding tank into the basin. Everything Dad said was true.”

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen