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open to the free circulation of air if the barn isn't kept ventilated, the hay can ignite
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to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion) a person who tends to ventilate opinions without first thinking them through
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Recent Examples of ventilated
Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026 Inclusive of a 283-mile range, and 300 horsepower, the Elite model comes standard with dual AWD motors, 21-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and heated and ventilated seats. —Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025 There was also a 7-inch touchscreen with Porsche’s PCM navigation system sitting above climate controls that included heated and ventilated seats. —Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026 Your soffit vents play a critical role in keeping your attic properly ventilated, and they can get clogged with dust, cobwebs and debris over time. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026 Unlike traditional clogs, or even Crocs, which serve a similar purpose, these clogs’ ventilated upper is more discreet with smaller holes — a trait that more understated, casual dressers will love. —Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026 Keep your bedroom cool, quiet, well-ventilated, and dark at night. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026 Available ventilated second row seats. —Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026 The unit neatly conceals up to 20 pairs of shoes while keeping them ventilated and organized, with extra space for purses and other accessories. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2026 Other features include heated and ventilated front and second-row seats, power-folding third-row seats, sunshades for second- and third-row windows, plenty of USB ports, tri-zone climate control, and a 10-inch center screen large enough to watch an IMAX 3D movie. —Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2026 Improve Ventilation Make sure basements and crawl spaces are ventilated properly to prevent moisture buildup. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
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The Lincoln Aviator is a luxury SUV due to its potent twin turbo V6 engine with intelligent AWD, and a cabin featuring premium leather heated and ventilated seats, a panoramic vista roof, and a Revel audio system. —Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026 Inclusive of a 283-mile range, and 300 horsepower, the Elite model comes standard with dual AWD motors, 21-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and heated and ventilated seats. —Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025 There was also a 7-inch touchscreen with Porsche’s PCM navigation system sitting above climate controls that included heated and ventilated seats. —Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Heated and ventilated front seats. —Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026 Your soffit vents play a critical role in keeping your attic properly ventilated, and they can get clogged with dust, cobwebs and debris over time. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026 Unlike traditional clogs, or even Crocs, which serve a similar purpose, these clogs’ ventilated upper is more discreet with smaller holes — a trait that more understated, casual dressers will love. —Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026 Keep your bedroom cool, quiet, well-ventilated, and dark at night. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026 Available ventilated second row seats. —Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026 The unit neatly conceals up to 20 pairs of shoes while keeping them ventilated and organized, with extra space for purses and other accessories. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2026 Other features include heated and ventilated front and second-row seats, power-folding third-row seats, sunshades for second- and third-row windows, plenty of USB ports, tri-zone climate control, and a 10-inch center screen large enough to watch an IMAX 3D movie. —Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2026 Improve Ventilation Make sure basements and crawl spaces are ventilated properly to prevent moisture buildup. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
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The crew of the Dark Star repeatedly has to talk Bomb #20 (voiced by O’Bannon) out of blowing itself up, ultimately resorting to metaphysics in an attempt to undermine the bomb’s perception of reality.— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
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Mahan, the mayor of San José, who often touts his city’s success at moving people indoors, agreed that emergency and interim housing was critical, but also voiced support for forcing folks to accept help.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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While markets expect the committee to be on hold the rest of the year, officials themselves still have penciled in a cut and Warsh has expressed support for lower rates as well.— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
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Thematic ambition, a sense of the something to be expressed beyond a central romance, rivalry, or farce, propels modern musical hits too, as in Hairspray, or Wicked, or (no duh) Hamilton.— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
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Samefar Short-Sleeve Blouse If your spring plans include early morning tee times or breezy afternoons that still carry a chill, this V-neck blouse deserves a spot in your closet.— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
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Many seniors sat outside on picnic tables in the sunshine to eat their lunch on a breezy 70-degree Tuesday, April 21.— Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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House conservatives have vented their own frustration with Senate Republicans for agreeing to split off Department of Homeland Security funding from funding for other departments, arguing that decision has given Democrats more leverage in the standoff over ICE.— Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2026
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Teams used multiple fans and vented smoke through a pressurized stairwell to a roof skylight.— Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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The traditional pickled vegetables really cut through the salty ham, and the baguette was perfectly airy with a nice, crisp crust.— Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
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Only internal walls were removed, reducing seven rooms into three of an airy one-bedroom.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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The singer had retired from performing after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 40 years ago, the outlet stated.— Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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His résumé also stated that he was employed from 2012 to 2017 at Freedom Middle School in Berwyn as a physical education teacher, Plainfield school officials said.— Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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That gave Spurs legs but not a lot of control.— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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The Knicks’ second unit coughed the ball up, Landry Shamet’s minutes got messy, and the slopiness Brown had spent the afternoon talking about gave the Hawks life.— C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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