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Recent Examples of fire hydrant
At one point the monster sprays a fire hydrant worth of blood on the entire studio audience.
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
In addition to the causes of the fires, investigators are also probing insufficient water supplies and pressure at fire hydrants in the Pacific Palisades, an affluent community ravaged by a wildfire that authorities said overwhelmed the local water system.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
The pet relief room has a strip of artificial turf with a drinking bowl at one end and a fire hydrant at the other.
—Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
In addition to the perfect storm of environmental elements, first responders also faced challenges battling the blazes when fire hydrants in the Pacific Palisades ran out of water.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
In addition to the causes of the fires, investigators are also probing insufficient water supplies and pressure at fire hydrants in the Pacific Palisades, an affluent community ravaged by a wildfire that authorities said overwhelmed the local water system.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
The pet relief room has a strip of artificial turf with a drinking bowl at one end and a fire hydrant at the other.
—Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
In addition to the perfect storm of environmental elements, first responders also faced challenges battling the blazes when fire hydrants in the Pacific Palisades ran out of water.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fire hydrant
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After empty hydrants, LAFD budget cuts, and a vital Pacific Palisades reservoir being offline as flames engulfed homes and businesses has shown, the ball was dropped.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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The tanks, perched high among the neighborhoods, keep up the water pressure in homes — and hydrants — below.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Pay attention to where the kitchen and bathrooms are, too—water supply and waste pipes for the second floor are often found in walls on the first floor, below sinks, tubs, or showers.—
Kevin Cortez,
Popular Mechanics,
25 May 2023
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Cathcart is referring to the plumbing that the vanity's sink and faucet connect to—the water lines and waste pipe connect to the underside of the sink via the bendy P-trap pipe.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2023
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Just as soon as that sink drain backs up, figuring out how to fix a garbage disposal jumps to number one on your to do list—after all, garbage disposal problems can be inconvenient and dirty affairs, with odors wafting up and soiled liquid dripping from the drain pipe below.—
Steven John,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2025
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Seal cracks and other openings in the foundation and walls, especially around vents and utility pipes, using caulk or steel wool.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2025
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Inspect the fireplace and fireplace pilot light regularly for signs of soot buildup, vent obstruction, flame quality, and the overall cleanliness of the pilot tube.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Jan. 2025
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They are fed by a tube and kept alive by a ventilator.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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The second floor air ducts do not distribute heat evenly.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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But the team also prints parts that go straight onto the race car, like housings, ducts, and brackets.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term, a long list of political leaders, tech CEOs, celebrities and others were in attendance in the U.S. Capitol.—
Julia Reinstein,
ABC News,
20 Jan. 2025
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Today leaders of the world’s largest technology platforms kissed the president’s ring.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Film has always been a conduit for comfort and renewal, and film festivals play a vital role in fostering a sense of connection.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Quaid is an ideal conduit for Hancock's constantly surprising tale.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Gudea looks a bit like a fireplug.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Aug. 2021
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When the bacteria attacked, his body turned as red as a fireplug as his temperature climbed to 104 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Andrew Lawler,
Discover Magazine,
22 Nov. 2010
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“Fire hydrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire%20hydrant. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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