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fountain

[foun-tn] / ˈfaʊn tn /


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“The Court of Pacifica” also included a fountain of 20 other sculptures representing the Pacifica community.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Patel’s vague statement, meanwhile, gave conspiracists just enough oxygen to turn a medically explainable death into a fountain of paranoia.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

"Sweating and misting work in the same way, which is also why it's comfortable and cooler to be near a fountain or open body of water," she says.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Polymarket’s strategy leverages three groups of social-media producers to get viral attention as a fountain of fast, easy cash.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 21, 2026

I step out of the fountain and duck through one of the doorways, trying to get somebody’s attention.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

Designed to blend into the historic Baroque park, they are notable for their curved ceramic facades, daylight from skylights, accessibility features, drinking fountains -- and free use.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

This fast-moving magma could help generate dramatic lava fountains.

From Science Daily Aug. 1, 2026

Expanding on the "grim start" to travelling families, it writes, "drinking fountains were out of action", "there were queues for toilets, which could not be flushed" and "crowds were forced to sit on the floor".

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Sunday on “Fox & Friends” that more than 50 parks and circles have been restored and 22 fountains, along with repairs to lights on the National Mall.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

Stardust fountains stretched high, ready to catch their medicinal dust.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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