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as in injustice
unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this
the homeowners who were bought out are convinced they got the shaft in that deal
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Recent Examples of shaft
The precious metals producer is mining at depths of about 3,200 meters (2 miles) at the Kloof 7 shaft.
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Reuters, NBC news, 23 May 2025
According to Meriem, friction from certain hijab fabrics can roughen the hair shaft, while heat-trapping materials cause buildup, inflammation, and even ingrown hairs—all of which silently impact overall hair health.
—Eman Bare, Vogue, 19 May 2025
Video and phone recordings showed Frey cutting up a rubber glove, filling it with something and stuffing the package into an arrow shaft during a call with Smith.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025
Its purpose is to hydrate and soften the hair shaft, not the scalp.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 16 June 2025
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Reuters, NBC news, 23 May 2025
According to Meriem, friction from certain hijab fabrics can roughen the hair shaft, while heat-trapping materials cause buildup, inflammation, and even ingrown hairs—all of which silently impact overall hair health.
—Eman Bare, Vogue, 19 May 2025
Video and phone recordings showed Frey cutting up a rubber glove, filling it with something and stuffing the package into an arrow shaft during a call with Smith.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025
Its purpose is to hydrate and soften the hair shaft, not the scalp.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaft
Noun
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His paws dangle over the side of a broken beam, with a metal wall at an odd angle behind him.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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In the first snap, Jack is up on his feet leaning into the wooden table as proud pop Justin beams at him from a seat on a couch.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
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This Windy City homage features mustard, relish, tomatoes, sport peppers, onions, celery salt, and a pickle spear on a poppy seed bun.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Chicago Dog: mustard, relish, dill pickle spear, tomato slices, sport peppers, and celery salt.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 July 2025
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His own films have long dealt with themes of identity, trauma, and injustice.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
7 July 2025
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As a granddaughter of refugees, what is my role to play in addressing those injustices?—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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The shorter cycling-specific bill keeps harmful rays out of your eyes yet doesn’t hinder visibility.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Bright streaks known as ejecta rays can also be spotted leading away from large impact sites — such as the vast Tycho crater scarring the south lunar region — where reflective material was excavated and cast out across the lunar surface during particularly violent events.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
10 July 2025
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With her final attempt in the women’s javelin finals Thursday, Barrios Bornacelli fired off a throw of 203 feet, 5 inches, winning the event — and the national championship.—
Jacob Louraine,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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The men’s 800m, women’s javelin, women’s 100m hurdles, men’s 5000m and women’s 1500m are the other events to cap off the Paris athletics competition.—
Lukas Weese,
The Athletic,
9 Aug. 2024
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Somehow, the Dolphins’ general manager and head coach found a way to turn two difficult situations into a playmaking safety, whose return gives Grier a chance to right one of his former wrongs.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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As long as the far-left is determining their party’s agenda, Democrats will continue to bleed support as more and more Americans reject not only its radicalism but its inability to distinguish between right and wrong and its inclination to appease evil.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2025
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Flame-retardant foams do little, and fire departments now favor high-pressure water lances or immersion pits.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
9 June 2025
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With about a thousand Mexicans in front of him, Yell charged alone with his sword in hand, apparently killing several Mexicans until brought down by multiple lance wounds.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
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Samir had been shot in the back, and died of his injuries, Police Chief Todd Bettison said.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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Since going down with Covid-19 during Women’s Euro 2022, a succession of injuries have limited Miedema’s international appearances.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Shaft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaft. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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