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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flues
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These modular reactors can eventually be connected directly to active factory smokestacks and local agricultural biorefineries.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026 -
For decades, factories discharged pollution into waterways and wetlands, destroying natural habitats and forcing residents to live in the shadow of smokestacks and refineries.—
Gretchen Kalwinski,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Ductal carcinoma in situ occurs when cancer cells line the ducts in the chest but have not spread to other tissue.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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Before installing the new system, the team will thoroughly inspect all accessible ducts for gaps, loose joints or loose crimping (the method used to fit ductwork snuggly together).—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Common sources include heaters, ovens, fireplaces, water heaters, broken pipes, grills, and generators.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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Traditional nuclear plants typically rely on large external pipes to connect these systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Medical materials were also found on the scene, including tubes, microscope slides and potential hospital records, per TVP World.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Drawing from a well dug on the property, a solar hot water collection tank pulls water through a series of tubes heated by the sun, which then flows into a simple electric water heater.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
13 June 2026
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“Flues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flues. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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