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heavy machinery



NOUN
excavator
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Critics fear deep-sea mining will cause irreversible damage, smothering marine life in plumes of waste and disrupting oceanic migrations with the thrum of heavy machinery.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

In the main square, Lebanese soldiers used heavy machinery to remove rubble as drones buzzed overhead.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

The rescue, which involved intricate planning, was largely accomplished without the use of heavy machinery.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 5, 2026

“Operating close to toxic chemicals, operating inches away from heavy machinery, is very dangerous for people,” said co-founder and chief executive Wei Ding.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

Instead I say, “Dams always have an access route for heavy machinery to reach both sides.”

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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