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fire hydrant

NOUN
emergency water connection on street
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The organisation has called on water regulators to enforce measures on water providers regarding the provision of water for firefighting, and to implement "clear national standards" on fire hydrant repair and maintenance.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

It was hours before he stumbled onto a fire hydrant.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

In May, a well on the Pecos County property of Laura Briggs started spraying saltwater like a fire hydrant.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025

Homeowners are buying and installing private fire hydrant systems to help protect their homes during wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2025

I will paint los ninos scooping up laughter in the sunshine and splashing in the temporary pool of a fire hydrant.

From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes


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