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flush
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be in the first flush of something
if someone is in the first flush of something, they are at the start of it. You're no longer in the first flush of youth, you know, Dad!
See also: first
flush out someone/something
to force a person or animal to stop hiding. The military stormed the building and set it on fire to flush out the militants hidden inside. A hunting dog's job is to flush out whatever it is you're hunting.
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of flush out (= to force water through something to clean it)

flush out something

to cause something to become obvious. We ran the new computer system for a week to flush out any problems with the software.
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of flush out(= to force water through something to clean it)
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This highly integrated structure, Plastic Omnium says, improves the perceived quality of the front panels because gaps and flushness are improved via reference mounting directly on the fascia and fender, it reduces costs by 15% when the integration is taken into account, and would evolve to a sealed hood structure that includes hood flaps for service items.
Modules de plastique by Sawyer, Christopher A. / Automotive Design & Production
The flushness is emphasized by those u npainted areas around the edges that mark where pieces of tape originally held the panels to the wall.
Radiant dispersion: Robert Ryman's Philadelphia prototype, 2002 by Weiss, Jeffrey / Artforum International
The installed fasteners provide greater spindle flushness for improved aerodynamic performance and cosmetic appearance.
Alcoa Fastening Systems' UAB(TM) Blind Bolt Approved for Use on ... by Business Wire
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