pipe
Example Sentences
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His initial rationale—to oust the oppressive regime, so the Iranian people could take over—was always a pipe dream.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
Inside, the music continues: Grampy strips the knobs from his gas stove and connects the resulting length of pipe to a teapot’s spout.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The money heading California’s way was part of $2.9 billion in lead pipe removal funding announced for states nationwide.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
You may not know you have high blood pressure until something goes wrong and that extra pressure ruptures a blood vessel - like a burst pipe – causing a stroke or a heart attack.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
For this stage she was supposed to shimmy up the pipe to the next floor, but found herself frozen with fear.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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