How to Use propane in a Sentence
propane
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At the bottom of the mine was-- along with Erin -- was a propane tank.
—Paul Larosa, CBS News, 12 June 2018
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The appendix is the old propane tank in the corner of the basement to the soul.
—Talia Argondezzi, The New Yorker, 12 Nov. 2022
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Someone laid propane tanks on the rail tracks on the Tempe bridge the night of the BLM protest.
—Adrienne Dunn, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2020
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On the back edge of the property, there was a propane tank and pile of logs stacked high.
—Cheryl Vari, USA TODAY, 16 June 2023
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The two main fuel sources for fire pits are propane and wood.
—Paige Szmodis, Popular Mechanics, 10 Nov. 2020
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Here are three propane torches that will bring the heat.
—Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2020
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Then turn off the gas, and disconnect and remove the propane tank.
—Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 27 July 2023
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True to its name, the stove runs on propane cylinders, which are easy to attach.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2023
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That makes a propane pit the only choice for use on a wooden deck.
—The Editors, Field & Stream, 8 Apr. 2020
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Firewood and gas propane tanks cost about 22% more than a year ago.
—Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2022
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Simply purchase a 20-pound propane tank, then use a lighter to start the heat.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2024
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Many took to grocery stores and gas stations in search of propane and food.
—Dallas News, 16 Feb. 2021
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Two propane tanks and a white tent caught fire, police told WGN.
—Joy Johnston, ajc, 12 May 2018
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Police allege Jones also tried to set the propane tank on the side of the home on fire.
—Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2022
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What is the difference between a gas grill and a propane grill?
—Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 3 May 2023
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The money will be used to buy 78 school buses that run on propane.
—USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2019
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As propane fire pits go, shoppers say this is a must-try.
—Shayna Murphy, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2020
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The next morning, one of those men, Eric Miller, sat on the couch with two propane tanks.
—Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Mar. 2022
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Propylene: Makes even more black smoke than propane, and red flames.
—Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 20 June 2018
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On the other hand, the propane to heat water costs him about $90 dollars a year.
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2022
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Firefighters traced the cause of the blast to two 100-gallon propane tanks in the basement.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2024
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The grill consists of a base with the propane burner, lava rocks, a cooking crate, and a wok.
—Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 19 Jan. 2023
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Instead, there’s Hank Hill, a man who just wants to drink beer and get by in the propane business.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 7 July 2025
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The cause of the fire, which was under control in about 45 minutes, was a propane grill that caught fire on the back deck.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2023
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Black proposed using the campfire body as a stand for the propane tank.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 7 July 2022
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Attach this to a 10-pound propane tank, which will often last a few months’ worth of meals on the road.
—Andy Cochrane, Popular Mechanics, 27 Dec. 2020
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The predawn sky turned to pink from black as a handful of miners huddled around a propane heater on the side of the road.
—New York Times, 2 Apr. 2022
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Inside the grill’s cabinet (6), the propane tank hangs on a spring scale (8).
—Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics, 2 July 2018
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Each of the accommodations has light wood paneling, large plate glass windows with lake views, and a deck; the loft comes with a propane fireplace.
—Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 1 Aug. 2025
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At all times, make sure fuel tanks, propane tanks and other flammable materials are secured.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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