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Recent Examples of flue
Close the chimney flue to prevent drafts, moisture, or curious critters from sneaking in.
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Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 12 Nov. 2025
If the fireplace is never used, plug and seal the chimney flue.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
An inspection also calls attention safety issues that require repairs, like cracks, a deteriorating liner, or problems with the flue or chimney cap.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
Sant said his team’s approach is the only one so far that directly uses the flue gas stream.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Feb. 2020
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Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 12 Nov. 2025
If the fireplace is never used, plug and seal the chimney flue.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
An inspection also calls attention safety issues that require repairs, like cracks, a deteriorating liner, or problems with the flue or chimney cap.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
Sant said his team’s approach is the only one so far that directly uses the flue gas stream.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Feb. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flue
Noun
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That being said, chimney cleaning is another task that should be handled by a professional who specializes in that area and has the right tools and knowledge to do it safely and effectively.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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In September 2014, the same Firestone plant in Gastonia also had a fire, blamed on pieces of insulation surrounding the chimney that ignited, which caused debris inside the chimney to catch fire.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
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Skiers and snowboarders flew in front of a tableau of skyscrapers and an out-of-commission smokestack.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Biomass received special treatment under the 2010 European Renewable Energy Directive, which counted emissions from burning wood as zero at the smokestack.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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That can generate low or moderate popping and cracking noises in floors, HVAC ducts and pipes.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Tasting menus are often capped by playful desserts, like one that riffed on Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian, the art piece often described as a banana duct-taped to a wall.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Japanese rider packed multiple four-rotation tricks into a single run, including the triple-flip aerial that electrified the crowd, executing them in different directions down the pipe without sacrificing height.—
Rick Maese,
Washington Post,
13 Feb. 2026
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The three-time gold medalist took a ride on the half pipe at this year's games, wiping tears from his eyes before catching air.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Flue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flue. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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