retaining wall
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The specimen was first uncovered by a retired chicken farmer, who had sourced rocks from a nearby quarry to build a garden retaining wall.
From Science Daily • May 6, 2026
Once again, his crew threw the 20-foot ladder over the retaining wall.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
The bridge was closed on 20 September after extensive cracking was discovered in a retaining wall creating "an unacceptable risk to public safety", the DfI said.
From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025
Between the caissons, the seawall and retaining wall, the crew estimated it would cost $2 million to $3 million to install the foundation.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025
Witnesses say the car, driven by Andrew Jackson, 17, also of the Hazelwood team, had been noticeably weaving across the lanes of the expressway just before it hit a retaining wall and burst into flames.
From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper
