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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
What no one knew at the time was the right engine of the plane had smashed into the elevator shaft, crashing down and severing cables on its way.
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Susan Young, People.com, 28 July 2025
Fed staff pointed out areas where lead paint had been abated and an elevator shaft that, contrary to criticism from lawmakers, will be available to all employees, not reserved for VIPs.
—Nik Popli, Time, 24 July 2025
At the shuttered former Southwest Detroit Hospital in Corktown, a man fell to his death in an elevator shaft Saturday, July 12.
—Amy Huschka, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
Miraculously, there was no damage to the lower-unit shaft, the skeg was repaired a couple of days later, and a shop in Brandon, Manitoba, was able to fix the propeller, which at first glance looked like it might be damaged beyond repair.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
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Susan Young, People.com, 28 July 2025
Fed staff pointed out areas where lead paint had been abated and an elevator shaft that, contrary to criticism from lawmakers, will be available to all employees, not reserved for VIPs.
—Nik Popli, Time, 24 July 2025
At the shuttered former Southwest Detroit Hospital in Corktown, a man fell to his death in an elevator shaft Saturday, July 12.
—Amy Huschka, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
Miraculously, there was no damage to the lower-unit shaft, the skeg was repaired a couple of days later, and a shop in Brandon, Manitoba, was able to fix the propeller, which at first glance looked like it might be damaged beyond repair.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaft
Noun
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The inside spread of the main beams was 53 inches, the greatest outside spread 56.—
Fred C. Mercer,
Outdoor Life,
14 Aug. 2025
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The architects removed unsympathetic additions, restored the massive Baltic pine ceiling beams, and brought back the grandeur of the enormous fireplaces, some nearly 10 feet wide.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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The sport involves using a sharp-pointed tool such as a harpoon, spear or gig to impale a fish's body.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Uso then hit Reed with a spear and an Uso Splash for the win.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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The photographer highlights the injustices and inequalities of invisible communities with a documentary and fictional approach.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 Aug. 2025
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During the early 1970s when Black people were plagued with the perilous impacts of unchecked racial injustices, Hoover organized his neighbors to create better living conditions, personal wealth and political power.—
Jeremy Busby,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Window tinting can block UV rays and reduce interior temperature.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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Pick up this folding Adirondack chair to soak up the final rays of summer, then to bask in the first chills of fall.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The senior placed first at the Div. 1 championship in both javelin and discus.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
6 July 2025
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The triumph marked the Missouri program’s first individual javelin national title and a new personal-best throw for Barrios Bornacelli, shattering a mark of 190-11 set at the SEC Outdoor Championships on May 15 in Lexington, Kentucky.—
Jacob Louraine,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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What follows is a comedy of mistaken identities and a clever plot to right wrongs.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
31 July 2025
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Maybe a first step should have been acknowledging the wrong that took place in April.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
31 July 2025
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Other perennial species are starting to become more widely available at specialty nurseries including lance leaf blanket flower, Gaillardia aestivalis, which is native to the southeastern United States.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
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Flame-retardant foams do little, and fire departments now favor high-pressure water lances or immersion pits.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
9 June 2025
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The vertical design helps minimize the risk of injury from RSI and reduces muscle tension in the arm for more comfort throughout the working day.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Lewis is a Navy veteran who uses the VA's community care option to pay for treatment of a back injury stemming from his military service.—
Tony Leys,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Shaft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaft. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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