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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
This shaft led to a sliding rod that acted like the rack of a rack and pinion steering gear, carrying that input to the rear wheels.
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ArsTechnica, 7 May 2025
The tapered part of the bone had remnants of bitumen, and ancient resin, that suggests the pointed piece was attached to a shaft, likely wood at one end, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 6 May 2025
As the tunnel passes beneath San Jacinto’s flank, as much as 2,500 feet of solid rock lies overhead, pierced only by two vertical ventilation shafts.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 7 May 2025
The tapered part of the bone had remnants of bitumen, and ancient resin, that suggests the pointed piece was attached to a shaft, likely wood at one end, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 6 May 2025
As the tunnel passes beneath San Jacinto’s flank, as much as 2,500 feet of solid rock lies overhead, pierced only by two vertical ventilation shafts.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Treatment Courtesy of brand Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Treatment
$25
Macadamia
Best for: Dry scalps; 3C, 4C hair
As one of the richest oils, macadamia is great at penetrating the hair shaft and softening very thick or curly hair.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaft
Noun
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Packed in between curved wooden beams, translucent honeyed yellow square panels filter the weak sunlight into a more inviting summer afternoon hue.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Let There Be Light – Students explored the properties of light: how a light bulb contains a rainbow of colors, what happens when a beam of laser light is trapped in water, and more.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
3 June 2025
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Chick-fil-A and Chipotle were the tip of the spear in augmenting new restaurant locations last year among top brands, per a new report from food service research firm Technomic.—
Joseph Zeballos-Roig,
Quartz,
27 May 2025
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One galaxy wielded a superior weapon: a quasar that emitted a spear of radiation.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
21 May 2025
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In the face of injustice, silence is not an option.—
Breana Skiles,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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No more silence on abuse, discrimination, or injustice.—
Michael Blake,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2025
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Most importantly, the polyester tent has a UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) rating of 50+ to keep you and your skin safe from the sun’s powerful rays.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
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Zinc oxide can effectively block the entire spectrum of UVA and UVB rays, offering broad-spectrum protection needed to help prevent sun damage.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
5 June 2025
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The decathlon will be contested Wednesday, June 11 (100, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400), and Thursday, June 12 (110 hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin, 1,500).—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2025
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Flagpole through the chest (Final Destination 3) Perry Malinowski (Maggie Ma) is impaled by a flagpole that whizzes through the air, javelin style.—
Gayle Sequeira,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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Returning ‘Lord Stanley’ to Canada If McDavid and the Oilers can fulfill their mission and right the wrongs of last season, Edmonton would be the first Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup since the Montreal Canadiens last did it in 1993.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Arnold Palmer luckily did, and proceeded to right the wrong.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
3 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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But every individual had suffered some sort of devastating injury—like wounds made by swords, lances, daggers and iron bolts.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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Delfino Aguilar-Martinez, 51, of Mexico, was arrested Friday and had previously been charged and convicted with assault with a deadly weapon with great bodily injury, DHS said.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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Marcelo Mayer stepped into the void left at third base when Alex Bregman went down with a quad injury, making his major league debut, and has hit .222, with an OBP of less than .300.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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“Shaft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaft. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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