tank up
Example Sentences
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“Some people stop to tank up on fuel.”
From Washington Post • Apr. 3, 2023
Like Larry, most of the people who stopped by the station didn’t fill their tank up all the way, instead putting $10 on pump 5, $20 on pump 3 or $13 on pump 1.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2022
Gas cars can tank up in seconds and return to the track for another couple of hours.
From New York Times • Sep. 3, 2020
That's how I feel - the support I get from my fans and my friends is what fills my tank up.
From BBC • Sep. 5, 2014
The visibility wasn't very good, so I propped the extra tank up in the seat and put my headpiece and mask on it, hoping any watchers would think there were two of us.
From The Flying Stingaree by Goodwin, Harold L. (Harold Leland)
