heavy machinery
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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
A California airman died Thursday after the heavy machinery he was operating rolled down an embankment at a military base, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
Roads around the devastated Caribbean coastal towns were clogged with bumper-to-bumper traffic, impeding first responders and the heavy machinery needed to move rubble.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
But many families are denouncing a lack of support and heavy machinery needed in the recovery of bodies from collapsed buildings.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
“You’re not going to operate any heavy machinery anytime soon, are you?”
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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