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Recent Examples of hatchway
The suspect was able to break in through an exterior hatchway, Appleby said.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2024
Additional officers surrounded the home before Tate exited the basement hatchway and was taken into custody, the report said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2024
Sailors who got snatched up were transported in the holds of small ships known as tenders, which resembled floating jails, with gratings bolted over the hatchways and marines standing guard with muskets and bayonets.
—David Grann, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023
Astronomer Mark Aaronson, 36, was killed in 1987 when a design flaw allowed the 150-ton revolving dome of the Kitt Peak Observatory in Arizona to continue rotating after it had been switched off, catching and crushing Aaronson in a hatchway.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
Working swiftly in the frigid water, divers inserted miniature ROVs through openings in the main hatchway and skylights in the crew’s cabins, officers’ mess, and captain’s stateroom.
—Roff Smith, National Geographic, 28 Aug. 2019
Everything lined up, including hatchways on the sidewalk that lead to cellars.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 7 June 2018
Dr. Petit managed to free himself and escape out the cellar hatchway as fire consumed the house.
—Washington Post, 17 July 2017
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2024
Additional officers surrounded the home before Tate exited the basement hatchway and was taken into custody, the report said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2024
Sailors who got snatched up were transported in the holds of small ships known as tenders, which resembled floating jails, with gratings bolted over the hatchways and marines standing guard with muskets and bayonets.
—David Grann, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023
Astronomer Mark Aaronson, 36, was killed in 1987 when a design flaw allowed the 150-ton revolving dome of the Kitt Peak Observatory in Arizona to continue rotating after it had been switched off, catching and crushing Aaronson in a hatchway.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
Working swiftly in the frigid water, divers inserted miniature ROVs through openings in the main hatchway and skylights in the crew’s cabins, officers’ mess, and captain’s stateroom.
—Roff Smith, National Geographic, 28 Aug. 2019
Everything lined up, including hatchways on the sidewalk that lead to cellars.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 7 June 2018
Dr. Petit managed to free himself and escape out the cellar hatchway as fire consumed the house.
—Washington Post, 17 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hatchway
Noun
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Webcam viewership hit an all-time high last March, when around 32,000 people tuned in at once in hopes of watching Jackie’s eggs hatch, Steers said.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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Ortiz will teach students to prepare lamb fondue, smoke trout tartare, bison tenderloin with hatch green chile bearnaise, and Redstone Meadery tiramisu.Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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If a cooking fire starts in your home, the NFPA advises, get out, close the door behind you and call 911 or emergency services.Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Dorothy: Rose, leave the glasses in the refrigerator, close the door, and keep your head out here with us.Margaret Lyons, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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At the entrances of Notre Dame Stadium, there are statues of the five coaches who have led the Fighting Irish to national titles.Tim Casey, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The entrance to this unit, behind a gated front patio, has sliding-glass doors to the sunny living room.Angela Serratore, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Hatchway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hatchway. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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