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sewer

[soo-er] / ˈsu ər /


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She swam back towards the car and tried to cling onto to it, but strong waves pushed her against a sewer pipe.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

Connot searched the scientific literature and found reports describing a similar phenomenon in large municipal sewer systems.

From Science Daily Jul. 6, 2026

The 63-year-old retiree said life in the village was now like dwelling in "a sewer".

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

Victor Hugo wrote in “Les Misérables” that “the sewer is the conscience of the city,” and Mr. Paré-Poupart takes this dictum to heart.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

Jemmy made an abrupt turn, pulling the prince deeper into the main sewer.

From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman




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