How to Use fuel in a Sentence

fuel

1 of 2 noun
  • I had the fuel pump replaced on my car.
  • The controversy continues to rage, and these latest accusations will only add fuel to the fire.
  • These latest accusations will only add fuel to the controversy.
  • These latest scandals will provide further fuel for his political opponents.
  • Jet fuel prices have surged even more.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
  • The truth is the best fuel for your plans, big and small.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
  • But Raiff hasn't seen a lack of jet fuel.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 May 2026
  • But Raiff hasn’t seen a lack of jet fuel.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 May 2026
  • Lightning on dry fuels may lead to new fire starts.
    Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Lightning on dry fuels may lead to new fire starts.
    Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • How did the fuel spill from the airport?
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Now fuel costs are coming back to earth.
    Joel Rose, NPR, 18 June 2026
  • And love isn't enough fuel for caregivers to go on.
    Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
  • What’s the best dual fuel range to buy?
    Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • This, in turn, made for faster ships and greater fuel savings.
    Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 14 Aug. 2023
  • At the same time, the brain and body are left starving for 'fuel'.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Well, that's going to save fuel.
    Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 27 May 2026
  • Oil and fuel prices have surged during the Iran war.
    Steven Beynon, ABC News, 3 June 2026
  • Lead has been phased out of gasoline for cars, but is still used in some fuel types.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
  • At the same time, the 6% sales tax will be removed from fuel sales.
    Paul Egan, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The fuel blockade is just the latest part of that.
    NBC news, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Most of the increase was due to rising fuel prices.
    Peter Weber, TheWeek, 11 June 2026
  • The woman is making her own biodiesel fuel from mold.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Crude oil prices have surged to the highest in four years and those of some fuels to record highs.
    Will Clark, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The rest is still subject to volatile fuel price movements.
    Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Schools will no longer have fuel, coolant or oil change expenses.
    Hannah Poukish, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024
  • The fuel is used by trucks and freight trains that transport goods to market.
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
  • By morning, long lines form for fuel, food, and clean water.
    David Culver, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
  • And do not need to shut down to reload fuel, which helps to simply keep running.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2026
  • Fear and outrage fuel clicks, and clicks drive profits.
    Marc Brackett, Time, 21 Sep. 2025

fuel

2 of 2 verb
  • The airplanes were fueled in midair.
  • The strong economy has fueled the construction of new homes.
  • Inflation was fueled by high prices.
  • The criticism she has faced has only fueled her determination to succeed.
  • Rest is for the weary, with long days fueled by cafecito.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
  • That's enough to fuel Japan for two months.
    Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • That may have fueled some of the fan concern.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Three forces are fueling the at home nail trend.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
  • Last year, that fueled a ton of weak contact.
    Zack Meisel, New York Times, 1 May 2026
  • Keep your cool to avoid fueling a witch hunt.
    Usa Today, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Move with heart, because love is what fuels your fire.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Their defense has fueled them so far.
    Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
  • So far, his approach has fueled growth.
    Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Letting rest fuel your glow up.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 4 Jan. 2026
  • That’s fueled worries that the good times may be coming to an end soon.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 July 2026
  • So, what’s fueling this growth?
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • What’s fuelling this mini-surge?
    Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Don’t hesitate to say yes to friends who fuel growth.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Thus, the search for a better way, now fueled by these better days.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The deal further fuels the debate over whether the league should adopt a salary cap.
    Katie Woo, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Still, the thought of hitting the road and being with his fans again fueled him.
    Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 8 Dec. 2023
  • This isn’t a film fueled by quips and cynical asides about modern life.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2023
  • The groundswell of movie wide releases was also fueled by the strikes.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Jan. 2024
  • The playoff absence lit a fire that fueled their every move.
    Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Stock up on this easy-to-grab snack to keep you and your family fueled all summer long.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026
  • The first era of legal cannabis was fueled by momentum.
    Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026
  • Versant is counting on sports to help fuel its engines.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Those small bursts of success build confidence, which then fuels the next step.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Extreme heat and rising water costs have fueled that trend.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The free meals are meant to fuel connection, not profit.
    Derek James, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026

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