sprinkler
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In the southern city of Yangsan, where the mercury hit a historic high of 42.5C on Sunday, fleets of sprinkler trucks have been roaming the streets, spraying water onto sun-baked roads.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
It asks what happens when a sprinkler operates in reverse, pulling water into its arms instead of forcing water outward.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
This slight misalignment creates forces that cause the sprinkler to rotate in the reverse direction.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
Years before his diagnosis, Pat Aust advocated to install a sprinkler system inside the care home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Rosaleen turned the sprinkler head down and filled May’s dress.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
When hosepipe bans are in force sports grounds can use hoses or sprinklers - but only to water grass areas "actively used for play".
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
For the new research, the team built a collection of silly sprinklers with different contours.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
In Turin, some restaurants have closed their terraces - elsewhere, including in Rome, giant outdoor fans and sprinklers are working overtime.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
When he went back three hours later to turn the sprinklers on, the house was already burning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
“Do you really think sprinklers and panicked nurses are good for Mia?”
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
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