aqueduct

Example Sentences

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The turmoil in Istanbul played out in the shadow of a Roman aqueduct.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

Speaking hypothetically, Upadhyay said, if engineers had another shot at designing and building the aqueduct now using modern technology, it’s hard to say if they would end up choosing the same route through Mt.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2025

Most of L.A. city’s water comes from three sources: The Owens Valley, through its own aqueduct; the Colorado River, under a multi-state agreement overseen by the federal government; and the State Water Project.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2025

Including aqueduct reservoirs, the city can store more than 91 billion gallons across its vast infrastructure.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2025

They met by the aqueduct, which had somehow survived the battle so far.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan