excavator

Example Sentences

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Behind her were two 20-tonne narrowboats waiting to be rescued by an imposing winch machine in a nearby field with the help of a specialist excavator.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

"We've gained access to an agricultural field through negotiation with the farmer, we've got a fantastic machine called a Menzi Muck, which is actually a walking excavator," Hardin said.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

The inspectors also reported crews spraying contaminated pool water onto neighboring properties and into storm drains, and excavator operators using toothed buckets that caused clean and contaminated soil to be commingled.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025

“We need an excavator or bulldozer to remove the debris, so I can search for my husband and daughter,” Ajjour said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

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