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quarry

[kwawr-ee, kwor-ee] / ˈkwɔr i, ˈkwɒr i /


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There are strict rules in California around the purchasing of dynamite, which is generally restricted to licensed professionals working in mining and quarry operations, building demolitions, tunneling projects and specialized industrial activities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"This quarry is not a place to swim and it is certainly not a tourist attraction."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The specimen was first uncovered by a retired chicken farmer, who had sourced rocks from a nearby quarry to build a garden retaining wall.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Furthermore, Kentucky’s reclaimed mine and underground quarry sites offer ready access to utilities and roads, making them suitable for future industrial developments, including data centers, which can thrive in their naturally stable environments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

They started searching the quarry for a possible hole or concealed entrance.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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