sewer

Example Sentences

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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

The think-tank has examined how the technology could help or harm dozens of professions -- from cobblers to sewer cleaners, farmers to tea sellers.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Fish’s monthly housing costs total about $1,770 with all the added fees — and that’s not including gas, electric, water and sewer charges.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Wagging tongues liked to point out that Stanton had first incorporated for a few years in the 1910s to stop Anaheim from making it into a sewer facility.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

We went looking for Grandma and found one scuffed-up shoe down by the corner sewer grate and that was all.

From "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos