sink
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The new proposal is for much larger structures of 160 to 226 square feet, each with a bathroom and kitchenette containing a refrigerator, microwave and sink.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
They warn it could sink prosperity in Switzerland, where large swathes of the economy -- from medical research to construction to healthcare -- depend heavily on foreign labour, primarily from the surrounding EU.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
As polished as it was quirky, the performance was packed with personality and one of the sharpest hooks to ever sink its claws into the contest.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
As artificial-intelligence firms rise, will the fortunes of media companies sink even further?
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
I flush the toilet and turn on the sink, splashing cold water onto my face until the pink splotches fade from my cheeks.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Vocabulary lists containing sink
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