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To leak fluid from, as in a breast implant

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However, in Section 5 we will come up with another proposal for the nonsymmetric case, which we think is better suited to deflate approximate eigenpairs.

Spectral deflation in Krylov solvers: a theory of coordinate space based methods

The new hump, which manufacturers claim is the world's first 'intelligent' road hump was developed in Manchester to deflate for heavier vehicles like ambulances and fire engines, or for cars travelling under a set speed limit.

Speeders get the 'intelligent' hump

We will not hesitate to deflate and debunk pure political hokum.

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Some implants deflate (or rupture) in the first few months after being implanted and some deflate after several years; yet others are intact 10 or more years after the surgery.

SURGICAL RISKS OF IMPLANTS

Some operators seem to think it's necessary to deflate the air springs before tilting the cab.

Driving on air

Still, it was sheer delight to watch this choreographer build and deflate intensity or create transitions out of small movement fragments.

INTELLECT AND KINETICS COLLIDE

But if boomers' retirements are going to deflate stocks, big changes are coming.

The Comming Retirement Crisis

Initially the idea of a moveable wall that could inflate and deflate was explored, but because of the potential for wear and tear, a static solution was developed.

MADE FROM SEDUCTIVELY SHINY BALLOON FABRIC, THIS SURREAL INFLATABLE HOARDING ON A TOKYO BUILDING SITE WITTILY REDEFINES THE NOTION OF SUCH TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND HAS BECOME A LOCAL LANDMARK

Under the direct deflation method, a terms of trade index (usually defined as the price index for all exports, divided by the price index for all imports) is used to directly deflate the nominal trade balance.

BLS to produce monthly indexes of export and import prices

He'll need to remove the valve core and completely deflate the tire.

Never tire of tire safety

The new system, known as Transcalm, is made from rubber and contains a fast-working air valve which can deflate the hump.

No need to take the hump again!

Petronio's turns metamorphose into startling leaps without warning, then deflate just as unexpectedly into precocious, sensual noodling.