sprinkler
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After pulling his tee shot towards the trees, Fitzpatrick's ball struck a cart path, ricocheted back on to the green, and was only prevented from trickling into the water by a well-positioned sprinkler head.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
An exterior sprinkler system can pump 40,000 gallons of water from giant tanks hidden behind the shrubs in the property’s yard.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
"I am really happy to be here. I am just trying to enjoy every moment because you never know what might happen tomorrow," he said shortly before being soaked by a sprinkler.
From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026
The International Fire Code in 2018 added a sprinkler requirement for bars and nightclubs with occupancy over 300, but adoption varies across America and Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026
She would never have had the chance to meet their dad or get back to his mom’s arms or play in the sprinkler with him and Lizzie or do anything ever again.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
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