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Noun
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The ship’s six-story smokestacks have already been removed and are expected to serve as the museum’s centerpiece.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026 -
When flaring occurs, passersby can see flames coming from smokestacks.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Last spring, the bathroom pipes burst, requiring months of costly repairs.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Yet design flaws led to consistent leaks and broken pipes, state and federal regulatory records show.—
DYLAN JACKSON,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Clean Vents and Air Ducts These are an easy place to overlook, but dust and pet hair can accumulate in vents and ducts and lead to respiratory issues.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Unlike more common breast cancers that begin in the milk ducts, cancerous phyllodes tumors develop in the breast’s connective tissue.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Chimneys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chimneys. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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