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Now that tunnel feeds a neural system of water: 782 miles worth of successively smaller canals and then dirt ditches, laterals and drains that turn 83,000 Western Colorado acres into farmland.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2022

One hand off, two laterals, one pass, three missed tackles, 27 yards later and 12 seconds later, McMillan trotted nonchalantly into the end zone — leaving a trail of wreckage behind.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2022

Afterward — after Washington held on following a series of laterals from Green Bay that made the final play way too close for comfort — the quarterback greeted Rodgers on the field.

From Washington Times • Oct. 23, 2022

Garoppolo completed a 16-yard pass to Pro Bowl receiver Deebo Samuel, who fumbled, starting three laterals before Jayon Brown finally tackled Brandon Aiyuk to end the game.

From Washington Post • Dec. 23, 2021

As soon as the principal shoots have reached the side of the frame, never allow any of the laterals to grow more than two joints before being stopped.

From In-Door Gardening for Every Week in the Year Showing the Most Successful Treatment for all Plants Cultivated in the Greenhouse, Conservatory, Stove, Pit, Orchid, and Forcing-house by Keane, William