plumbing

Example Sentences

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Over the years, Duhamel has upgraded his cabin with a slew of amenities, including plumbing.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

The kitchen sinks aren’t working, and the plumbing is simultaneously screeching and groaning.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

ENSENADA, Mexico — In a parched hillside village southeast of Ensenada, where electricity and plumbing are scarce and roaming dogs are plentiful, a treasure can be found on the grounds of an elementary school.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

Ms. Saxbe is sarcastic about the “visible” work men do, dismissing the physical effort and planning required by, say, roof and plumbing repairs, while championing the more challenging “invisible labor” that women perform.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

We had all the modern conveniences—electricity, running water, indoor plumbing, a bathtub, and a small stove.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana