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furnace

[fur-nis] / ˈfɜr nɪs /


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I spent hours with Dad in our garage grease pit bleeding brakes, in our attic installing insulation, in the furnace room adjusting burners.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

The furnace, burning at more than 1,000C, is something he has learned to live with.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Last week, the federal government said it "recognises the need for uninterrupted furnace operations" and is taking steps to manage supplies.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Maybe the furnace needs replacing, a medical bill arrives out of the blue, or an education expense catches you by surprise.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Unbeknownst to her, Father had painted the furnace room and the paint had not yet dried.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord




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