plumber

Example Sentences

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The crew said their launch had been unexpectedly smooth despite some teething toilet issues – which got resolved after Koch, the crew's self-appointed "space plumber", dismantled parts of the toilet under instruction from mission control.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

As a manager or teacher or plumber or data analyst, you will be using different skills to do the same thing: communicate effectively, lead with confidence and, ultimately, anticipate and solve problems.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

Hannah Spencer, a 34-year-old plumber, won the Gorton and Denton seat comfortably to become the Greens' fifth sitting MP in the 650-seat British parliament.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

The opportunity to identify with a plucky little plumber made the game a global sensation, leading to the creation of “Super Mario Bros.” and its sequels to the present day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

The plumber saw a man at the bottom of the stairwell.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day