waste away
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The system appears to carry fluid and waste away from the back of the eye and into the lymphatic network, which helps the body maintain fluid balance, remove waste, and support immune defenses.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
How he was able to waste away without anyone — including school officials or the county’s child welfare agency — raising alarms remains an unanswered question.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
The Universal Waste Management System—that’s the toilet—uses air flow to pull fluid and solid waste away into containers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 29, 2026
In addition, spending time in microgravity causes muscles to waste away.
From Slate ● Mar. 1, 2026
And in the labs, the bandapats waste away and die from sadness.
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
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