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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 virus quickly overwhelmed his body, requiring mechanical ventilation to maintain adequate oxygen and stabilize his condition," Goodman said.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

"Infrasound is pervasive in everyday environments, appearing near ventilation systems, traffic, and industrial machinery," said Prof Rodney Schmaltz of MacEwan University, senior author of the article in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

In 2024, he enrolled in a two-year program at a local trade school to become a heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 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

“Yup, yup! Only for a little bit, and then, before we’re discovered, we’ll slip off into a ventilation tunnel. Hopefully.”

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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