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sewer

[soo-er] / ˈsu ər /


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Living conditions haven’t been great; over one recent weekend, his unit had no water or sewer for two days.

From MarketWatch Sep. 18, 2026

The passage tapped into the El Paso sewer system, where, according to U.S. authorities, migrants surfaced from a manhole.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 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 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

Jemmy flattened himself against the grave-cold wall, but the prince seemed suddenly to rebel at being chased down like a sewer rat.

From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman




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