gassing

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Some travelers say they can’t afford not to travel, however, so they’re putting all options on the table — from booking rail tickets to gassing up their cars.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 8, 2025

In addition, the method used to kill the infected chickens — carbon dioxide gassing — required that workers move “from chicken to chicken” increasing their “degree of interaction with each potentially infected bird.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2024

Last week, the UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights urged a halt to the execution, saying that gassing Smith could amount to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment under international human rights law.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2024

The Commanders entered the year aiming to contend for the playoffs, gassing up the car despite warning lights flashing at several key positions.

From Washington Times • Dec. 3, 2023

After gassing up the car, C.P. returned to his repair work.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson