plumbing

Example Sentences

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The kitchen sinks aren’t working, and the plumbing is simultaneously screeching and groaning.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

ENSENADA, Mexico — In a parched hillside village southeast of Ensenada, where electricity and plumbing are scarce and roaming dogs are plentiful, a treasure can be found on the grounds of an elementary school.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

Wages for some jobs would increase, at least temporarily, especially for physical roles like welding, nursing and plumbing, some suggested.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

For that reason, ask the plumbing company to return and reassess the repair without charging a second fee.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“Tell you one thing. Wishtree or not, this oak is destroying the walkways. Messing with the plumbing, too. Roots go on forever.”

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate