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plumbing

[pluhm-ing] / ˈplʌm ɪŋ /




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Ahmad explained everything to the federal agents: the photographs, the electronics, the tools, and the stuff he’d bought to try and solve his father’s plumbing problems.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

Guests whose reservations were canceled were given false explanations such as plumbing or maintenance problems, or were sent to alternate rental locations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

But the platforms may still need help from Wall Street institutions, especially when it comes to the financial plumbing the facilitates trades across the world.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

During his father’s absences, young Chuck spent part of his childhood in the home of his maternal grandmother in Wilson, Okla., where the family lacked indoor plumbing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Ever since, we’ve had nothing but plumbing and electrical problems.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman