sprinkler
Example Sentences
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"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
They celebrated retaining the Ashes with a sprinkler dance on the MCG outfield.
From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025
And while sprinkler systems and alarms are effective, they have to be maintained.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2025
One of the moms across the street set up a sprinkler in her front yard, and soon all the kids in the neighborhood were running through the sprinkler and grabbing handfuls of Cheetos.
From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies
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