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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
Most electric vehicles use a radial flux design, in which a tubular stator spins inside a hollow tubular housing perpendicular to the motor shaft.
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New Atlas, 25 June 2025
Under the auspices of Project Plowshare, scientists, engineers, miners, and military personnel detonated twenty-seven nuclear warheads in subterranean shafts of various depths across the continental United States.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
In addition to a waterproof exterior, the boots have a grippy outer sole and adjustable buckle on the 16-inch calf shaft.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 13 July 2025
She’s sponsored by LA GOLF, the company that supplies Bryson DeChambeau’s shafts.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
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New Atlas, 25 June 2025
Under the auspices of Project Plowshare, scientists, engineers, miners, and military personnel detonated twenty-seven nuclear warheads in subterranean shafts of various depths across the continental United States.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
In addition to a waterproof exterior, the boots have a grippy outer sole and adjustable buckle on the 16-inch calf shaft.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 13 July 2025
She’s sponsored by LA GOLF, the company that supplies Bryson DeChambeau’s shafts.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaft
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Inside was an open-plan kitchen, new bathrooms, exposed beams, a laundry room, floor-to-ceiling windows and a second-floor, street-facing balcony.—
Thomas Fuller,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Palm trees act as a privacy buffer at the front of the double-gated home, while four rows of vertical wooden beams, presented to dramatic effect by golden uplighting, make a bold first impression from the driveway.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
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It's topped with relish, onion, tomato, a dill pickle spear, pickled sport peppers and celery salt.—
Jenny Porter Tilley,
IndyStar,
16 July 2025
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If our institutions of higher learning represent the armory of our competitiveness — equipping the next generation with the tools to compete and win in today’s economy — then our incubators and accelerators are the tip of our spear.—
Deborah Hemingway,
Baltimore Sun,
7 July 2025
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The murder of George Floyd sparked protests across the country, and in the bubble, almost all the players knelt during the national anthems to protest police brutality and racial injustice.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Justifying the order in terms of universal interests and public goods meant that those charging it with systemic injustice could be—and often were—dismissed.—
STACIE E. GODDARD,
Foreign Affairs,
28 July 2025
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Wear protective gear, such as a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses that block UV rays.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
25 July 2025
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Minimize exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Be aware: white sand and similar surfaces reflect UV rays and increase exposure. 11+: Extreme (extreme risk of harm) Try to avoid sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reapply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 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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That’s apropos, given that the song’s protagonist was flipping all the wrongs in his life to right.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
24 July 2025
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However, that wrong has now been righted, with Dragonite's new form featuring wings on its head and a pearl on its tail like its pre-evolution, Dragonair.—
Ryan Woodrow,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 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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Millions of hoses are being recalled across the country after hundreds have ruptured during use, causing nearly 30 injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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When Grayson Allen went down two games into the 2024 playoffs with an ankle injury, the Suns didn’t have the adequate depth to replace him.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“Shaft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaft. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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