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heavy machinery



NOUN
excavator
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We got out at the northwestern edge of the lagoon, where there are swaths of land that have been churned up by heavy machinery, stretches of gravel, and remnants of fencing.

From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026

Last week's floodwaters washed away a lot of heavy machinery, making it harder for rescuers to unblock tunnels, says a representative for Nepalese power companies.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

Companies are dealing not only with a lack of demand but also with shipping bottlenecks that have delayed deliveries of everything from heavy machinery to kegs of imported beer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

In the most devastated areas, workers are using heavy machinery to remove pieces of roofs and walls.

From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026

Should not engage in any strenuous activity or operate heavy machinery.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia




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