plumbing

Example Sentences

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The grounds are scruffy, wiring and plumbing are outdated, the gymnasium air conditioning hasn’t worked in years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Last year, Thames Water said it had identified 2,294 plumbing misconnections across London over the previous five years.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“More than 1,500 vessels and tens of thousands of seafarers remain trapped in the Gulf, a stark reminder that the plumbing of global energy has not been restored, only managed.”

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Then I threw my back out lifting a 50-pound bag of Quikrete, I nearly fell off the ladder pruning trees, plumbing began to look unappealing and everything took longer than anticipated.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Later will come wall frames, plumbing and electrical, windows, walls, and a door, and at the end, I’ll lay down a beautiful wooden floor.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio