sewer

Example Sentences

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New York police are investigating after multiple videos emerged in recent weeks showing groups of people entering and climbing out of the city's sewer system.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

In one video, several men are seen removing a manhole cover and then descending into the sewer before re-emerging hours later.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Either option could bring hefty costs, particularly if the county doesn’t end up paying for the sewer line upgrade and it falls on residents.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

“Oh, dear. Have you boys been playing that castle sewer game again?”

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein