Example Sentences

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“If you want to be a good business person, you figure it out. I used to be more relaxed about this,” said the 55-year-old, who refuels every other day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Before morning training he drinks eloctrolytes, and refuels afterwards with a banana and another protein shake.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

At any given moment, seven of them are armed with nuclear warheads and discreetly traversing the Pacific Ocean while one refuels at Bangor.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2022

Boeing touts the aircraft as its most state-of-the-art refueling tanker, equipped with advanced sensors and capable of carrying cargo and passengers as it refuels other planes.

From Reuters • Nov. 1, 2021

They'll never think to look for you in space, we can be together every trip while the ship refuels.

From The Love of Frank Nineteen by Knight, David Carpenter