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excavator

[eks-kuh-vey-ter] / ˈɛks kəˌveɪ tər /
NOUN
earthmover
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In the meantime, Interlune is testing an autonomous excavator and building a research factory in Texas.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The farm-equipment manufacturer said Tuesday the facilities include a distribution center near Hebron, Ind. and an excavator factory in Kernersville, N.C.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

A cordon was put in place around the part-demolished building and an excavator machine, sitting on top of a pile of rubble.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Firefighters used an excavator to remove broken glass and gnarled metal strewn across the site as policemen with pump-action rifles patrolled on motorbike to prevent looting.

From Barron's • Jan. 4, 2026

In the fall, he’d invested a large sum of money in new construction equipment—an excavator, a man lift and a welding trailer.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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