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irrigation

[ir-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌɪr ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
watering
Synonyms


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Irrigation systems go dry, planting is delayed or scaled back and harvests are lost.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

He has been an influential figure in the community; he served as a board member of the Imperial Irrigation District from 2006 to 2010 and later sued the district in a dispute over water rights.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

California’s Imperial Irrigation District, which uses the single largest share of Colorado River water, said the federal government needs to examine how water cuts would affect the Salton Sea.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Jain Irrigation Systems is a large agricultural technology company.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025

Dirt had to be trucked in whenever Raincreek Irrigation and Landscaping planted anything.

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar



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