fire hydrant

Example Sentences

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In May, a well on the Pecos County property of Laura Briggs started spraying saltwater like a fire hydrant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

A fire hydrant had been installed on the corner of his block in recent years as California’s brush fires have grown.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025

They couldn't find the fire hydrant outside which delayed it even more.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2025

In a recent interview, Mr. Navarro recalled that, in a heated Oval Office argument, Mr. Cohn “lifted his leg on me,” making a gesture like a dog at a fire hydrant.

From New York Times • Dec. 4, 2024

“Maybe we just set soda cans up on the fire hydrant, and you buck ’em down.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds