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fire engine

[fahyuhr en-juhn] / ˈfaɪər ˌɛn dʒən /
NOUN
fire truck
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Another factor was the lack of a transponder on the fire engine, which would have automatically alerted air traffic controllers that the aircraft and the truck were on a collision course, according to investigators.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 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

Another filmed himself checking on his home, and you can see exactly what he sees when he comments “not a fire engine in sight.”

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 19, 2025

Rowdy crowds were pushing this way and that, and a fire engine pulled by six straining horses went careening down the center of the street.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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