retaining wall
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Kosin and his family lifted their belongings once they saw the water level was higher than the canal retaining wall, but their ground floor was still left soaked.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
The extensively engineered retaining wall and thoughtful landscaping transformed the property into a series of expansive outdoor living spaces designed for entertaining, decompressing, and fully embracing the indoor-outdoor lifestyle.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
The specimen was first uncovered by a retired chicken farmer, who had sourced rocks from a nearby quarry to build a garden retaining wall.
From Science Daily ● May 6, 2026
They spotted some hose dangling over a retaining wall covered in ivy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2026
A stream of smoke curled up from the groundskeeper’s workshop huddled against the retaining wall ahead.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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