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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
The building was largely undamaged, with most of it contained to an elevator shaft and the roof above it.
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
Unlike traditional shafts with a spine and defined kick point, Newton’s design encourages the entire shaft to load and release energy, creating a whip effect for improved power and accuracy.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
Several people questioned why the mine shaft’s opening was not covered or clearly marked in the snow.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2025
The courtyard was essential, a way for mostly Jewish immigrants to replace the tenement’s narrow, stinking air shaft with a form of genuinely gracious living.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Jan. 2025
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
Unlike traditional shafts with a spine and defined kick point, Newton’s design encourages the entire shaft to load and release energy, creating a whip effect for improved power and accuracy.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
Several people questioned why the mine shaft’s opening was not covered or clearly marked in the snow.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2025
The courtyard was essential, a way for mostly Jewish immigrants to replace the tenement’s narrow, stinking air shaft with a form of genuinely gracious living.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaft
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The software can cause an error in the low power controller that makes the headlight shutters close over the high and low beams while driving.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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To optimize the now 5,500-square-foot layout, Churchill demolished a dangerous secondary stair, freeing the hayloft level to become the generous primary suite, where Hammel extended original timber barn framing with reclaimed sawn softwood beams.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2025
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Those who serve at the tip of the spear set the tone for everyone else by demonstrating the highest levels of integrity through personal and professional actions.—
Cody Bjugan,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Then, during the Cold War, US presence expanded exponentially: initially a secret project, the Strategic Air Command base at Thule put Greenland at the tip of the nuclear spear.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Feb. 2025
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Karen Gross, Southern Vermont College’s former president and senior policy advisor for the U.S. Department of Education, acknowledged the emotional toll of confronting systemic injustice.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Some see more expensive coffee as a corrective to an international system that has long underpaid producers, having the potential to rectify generations of injustice and environmental destruction.—
Peter S. Goodman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum $45 Amazon Caudalie Premier Cru Anti-Aging Serum $129 Amazon Last but not least, sunscreen is a nonnegotiable when combating harmful ultraviolet rays and preventing skin cancer.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
19 Feb. 2025
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These magnificent rays are at risk of disappearing due to targeted fishing, being caught as bycatch, and climate change.—
Geraldine Castro,
WIRED,
18 Feb. 2025
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With all of this going on in the house, why, oh why would Jesse Solomon (always both names) hurl himself at Lexi with the velocity of a gold medal javelin throw?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2025
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Instead, General Livius duels Commodus with javelins for the fate of Rome in a makeshift arena made of centurion shields.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
22 Nov. 2024
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Our nation has been active and outspoken in its endeavors to right the wrongs of the Armenian Christian, the Russian Jew, the Irish Home Ruler, the native women of India, the Siberian exile, and the Cuban patriot.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Feb. 2025
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The poster, however, argued that Mariah is old enough to know right from wrong.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Around 100 spearheads, swords, lances, and chainmail were also found at the site as part of a 1,600-year-old weapon offering.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Among the artifacts found at the site were 119 lances and spears, eight swords, five knives, three arrowheads, one axe, a bridle, fragments of a bugle, fragments of at least two oath rings and several bronze and iron objects that have not been identified yet, according to the press release.—
Ashlyn Messier,
Fox News,
4 Dec. 2024
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There were no injuries and no claim of responsibility.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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Upon returning from his injury, Wade posted a .316 on-base percentage and .351 slugging percentage over 235 plate appearances.—
Justice delos Santos,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Shaft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaft. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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