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ventilation

[ven-tl-ey-shuhn] / ˌvɛn tlˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
the act of providing or changing the air
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK




Example Sentences

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The state-sponsored energy-efficiency programs are generally used to improve heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems and for LED lighting upgrades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The filtration and ventilation specialist targets niche commercial and residential markets, with 13% of revenue from data centers.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Tuesday and jumped into offensive mode, coordinating roof ventilation, fire suppression and salvage operations on the third floor, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"Despite a maximal antibiotics regime, intubation, ventilation and intensive medical support, Rochester continued to deteriorate," the coroner said.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

“In boxes. They’re stacked on top of each other with just enough space in between for us to fit our hands in. Everything is controlled. The ventilation, the humidity. And they keep it dark.”

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez




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