Etymology
Origin of ducting
Example Sentences
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A spokesman said: "Detectives remain open-minded about the cause of the ducting collapse and continue to provide updates to Mrs Jones' family about what is an extremely complex inquiry."
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2024
Many older homes have inferior heating systems that lack sufficient return-air ducting for modern air conditioning.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 8, 2024
Use semirigid or rigid metal ducting, which is smoother inside and less likely to catch lint.
From Washington Post • Aug. 8, 2022
"Your dryer ducting may need cleaning if you start to notice your clothes taking a longer time to dry or clothes are hotter than usual when a load is done drying," says Johnson.
From Salon • Jul. 19, 2022
As he moved, the ducting overhead shrieked and gave way.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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