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vacuum

[vak-yoom, -yoo-uhm, -yuhm] / ˈvæk yum, -yu əm, -yəm /


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Appeared in the December 15, 2025, print edition as 'Roomba Vacuum Maker Seeks Bankruptcy'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

Vacuum packaging of vegetables and berries can keep them fresh longer, as well.

From Salon • May 28, 2024

The Hall of Fame infielder, known as the Human Vacuum Cleaner, was an 18-time All-Star and won an unprecedented 16 consecutive Gold Gloves as the best defensive player at his position.

From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2023

Vacuum the existing surface to ensure there’s no grit or chips under the new underlayment.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2023

Eagle vacuum flasks had Vacuum Eagles on them, with their wings spread, and a globe in their talons.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy




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