refinery
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
He said the Engels airfield and Saratov oil refinery were "strategic facilities".
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
“It takes much longer to recover lost refinery capacity, shipping confidence and logistical flexibility.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
With the diesel supply squeeze, refinery margins are likely to stay high even when oil prices come down, said John Kilduff, a partner at investment advisory firm Again Capital.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Even after that length of time, China would still have close to 1.1 billion barrels of crude remaining in storage—a mixture of refinery and commercial stocks and the country’s strategic petroleum reserve.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
If not a refinery, then at least a mine.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
A global shortage of diesel, made worse by Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries and lower Chinese refinery runs, has kept prices rising with implications for economies and inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
They get an extra lift from cheaper U.S.-sourced hydrogen for their refineries and their own more profitable petrochemical operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
"We have no problem with stocks to supply our refineries," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Refinery capacity use slipped to 96.1% from 96.2% the week before, with crude input to refineries down by 58,000 barrels a day at 17.1 million barrels a day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
The damage is light, mostly confined to the U-boat pens and refineries, but two errant bombs land in St. Pauli, a neighborhood known for its theaters and cafés and concert halls.
From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Vocabulary lists containing refinery
Refugee
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Cay
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Omnivore's Dilemma
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
