plumbing
Example Sentences
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By the 1970s, the health dangers were well established, prompting the EPA to begin removing lead from paint, plumbing materials, gasoline, and other consumer products.
From Science Daily
After talking with his soon-to-be father-in-law—a sheet-metal worker—he took the union tests for plumbing, elevator construction and electrical work.
Those who are supportive of or indifferent to the Fed’s large-balance-sheet policy argue it’s inevitable and inoffensive—a harmless consequence of changes in the financial plumbing since the 2008 panic.
Farmers could do without new clothes, indoor plumbing, and even full bellies, but they couldn’t do without farm equipment.
From Literature
“Until market plumbing improves—through lower volatility and better liquidity—silver is likely to continue trading violently in both directions.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
