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irrigation

[ir-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌɪr ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
watering
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Three years later, after losing so many plants, she decided to add an irrigation system.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

A dense population, extensive irrigation, abundant moisture and large numbers of outdoor workers combine to create conditions in which even routine labour can become risky.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Grolite, a high-performance mineral soil conditioner, is being brought in from the Netherlands to keep the grass healthy and the original irrigation system is being reactivated.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The six-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom home was built in 2022 and sits on a private, acre-plus lot with full-yard irrigation and large trees.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

Despite constant maintenance, erosion silted up reservoirs, hurricanes destroyed terraces, and weeds and sediment choked irrigation networks.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann



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