drainage
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But in a twist, some tunnels now connect to drainage and sewer systems.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
The rainfall — also unusual for this time of year — did not help with drainage issues over the weekend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
By then, 10 days after the re-engineered cells were infused into his body, the buildup of extra fluids caused by Bronkhorst’s cancer had come to a halt, allowing doctors to remove a drainage tube.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
These sustainable drainage systems, which include measures such as expanding grass areas and soakaways, are encouraged in new developments.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Strictly speaking, 'Amazon basin” refers to the drainage of the Amazon and its tributaries.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
As these sudden drainages took place, the glacier surface began to fracture in unexpected ways.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 5, 2026
Ghuge, the manager at Ola's Thane workshop, said reported service issues included battery drainages, software glitches and damaged wires.
From Reuters ● Nov. 28, 2023
As cold and clear as chilled gin, the creek originates in drainages outside Yosemite National Park and tumbles down into the North Fork of the Merced River.
From Seattle Times ● May 22, 2023
San Bernardino County firefighters are focused Monday in the foothills to ensure creeks and drainages were clear, Sherwin said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2023
Guianas and Amazon Basin; also in the upper Orinoco and Magdalena drainages.
From A Synopsis of Neotropical Hylid Frogs, Genus Osteocephalus by William E. Duellman
