gutter

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The persistent plunk, plunk, plunk of icicles dripping into an aluminum gutter — a sound that is less birdsong than plumbing.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

Bondi did not face the survivors, instead replying: “I’m not going to get into the gutter with this woman doing theatrics.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

He made a big wager on natural gas when prices were in the gutter, and he has funded Comstock’s exploration at a time when its rivals are sticking with Wall Street’s strict capital edicts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

"There are some social media channels that are particularly vitriolic and are descending into a gutter," said Brasher.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2025

He saw a little coppery shine in the gutter and walked toward it but just as he reached it Willard shoved him aside and picked up the penny.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck