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fire hydrants

noun

plural of fire hydrant

as in fireplugs

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Noun

This is the first year in a multiyear project in which about 6,800 hydrants will eventually be repainted.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
People pull out the barbecue, open fire hydrants, throw block parties.

— Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 July 2026

Definition of hydrants

Noun

Whereas many tech leaders have, like Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, touted the benefits of AI, many have also expressed concern about its perils.

— Reuters, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
Several Kansas City community leaders are calling for residents to have a meaningful role in selecting the city’s next police chief, weeks after Stacey Graves announced plans to retire next year.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of leaders

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The city collected that data independently of the camera system using pneumatic roadway tubes that measure vehicle speeds.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Richet turns the ship into an enthralling character, with its pipes and catwalks and tunnels and tubes, some of which become weaponry.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of tubes

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One council member, describing years of city subsidies for the bus system, said the choice came down to funding VRT or fixing broken pipes.

— Noah Daly August 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026
Materials Professional agility courses where competitions are held use poles made from Polyvinyl chloride plastic pipes that are 3/4-inch thick and stand 40 inches tall.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of pipes

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However, developing specialized buoyant materials, underwater conduits, and anti-corrosive gear come with a premium price tag.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Notably, optics technology isn't just being used to power alternatives to more traditional data conduits.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of conduits

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Crypto-channels have helped Iran make money from oil exports.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
That growth is likely to build as Jersey Mike's embraces more digital marketing initiatives, with the company already planning to allocate 20% of advertising dollars to digital channels over the next 12 to 18 months, Stump said.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

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