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Smoke was released through the air vent.
in this sentence, what does the word "release" means?
Smoke was released through the air vent.
in this sentence, what does the word "release" means?
in this sentence, what does the word "release" means?
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"Release" means that they allowed the smoke to leave or exit by opening the air vent. "Release" means allowing someone or something to leave or exit.
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