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[rig] / rɪg /






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This would bring the rig count in the basin to between 261 and 271 rigs—a level comparable with last summer, according to Baker Hughes data.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

We want to rig ourselves a structural advantage.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

Murdoch uses a harvesting rig for leeks, but this year, because rain has forced dirt between the leaves, they are being gathered by hand into which affects his planning and costs.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Though the Bird Cage has been outfitted with modern lighting capable of new theme park tricks and projections, the rig is hidden among curtains designed to re-create the look of the original tent.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Before settling in at his own rig, Eric grabbed a swig of milk from a carton in the refrigerator, taking a good whiff first.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz




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