backhoe

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Festival-goers can compete for the title of best welder, crane operator or backhoe loader -- or be crowned the "Oildorado Queen."

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

On Friday, as the backhoe put the remnants of that life into a dumpster, Andres Reyes sat across the street on the steps of an apartment building.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

Monday morning, a backhoe began tearing down what was left of the structure as firefighters sprayed water on the smoldering remains.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2024

“Not a backhoe, cement truck or crane within miles,” Chris Book, the institute’s administrative director, said.

From New York Times • Jun. 25, 2023

Old Johnny Mercer’s backhoe bucket clanged and dropped dirt into a big pile next to Great-great-aunt Florentine’s grave.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles