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fire engine

[fahyuhr en-juhn] / ˈfaɪər ˌɛn dʒən /
NOUN
fire truck
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Dozens of homes stood gutted and abandoned, while a charred fire engine lay among the wreckage nearby, an AFP reporter saw.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

Until, that is, the predawn hours Sunday when Bader’s scooter collided with the back of a fire engine.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

Another neighbour, who wished to remain anonymous, was woken up at 05:30 by the sound of a fire engine.

From BBC May 13, 2026

It said another factor was the lack of a transponder on the fire engine.

From Barron's Apr. 23, 2026

Genie took it, more than a little nervous about Grandpop knowing about what had happened to Uncle Wood’s fire engine model.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds




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