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irrigation

[ir-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌɪr ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
watering
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The water flooded fields and homes, took bridges and crossings out of service, and disrupted the operation of pumping stations for drinking water and irrigation.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 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

“With the rising fuel—needed for irrigation pumping and tractors—and fertilizer prices, there’s even more reluctance to plant multiple cycles.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 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

They built one of the most extensive networks of irrigation canals in the world at that time.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz



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