Example Sentences

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When he vented about a frustrating day at work, it tied his stress back to the divorce.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The Slacks that used to be full of someone’s article going viral or a pitch getting accepted became places where people vented about A.I. slop flooding the platforms we wrote for.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

When Bill Ackman vented over $2 million, fellow billionaires rushed to commiserate.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Left out of France's starting line-up for a game against Japan in November 2024, the extravagantly talented fly-half vented his frustration to attack coach Patrick Arlettaz and the team's mental skills staff.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

The pressure elevators were powered by gaseous columns vented from the earth’s core.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer