sewer

Example Sentences

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Friends and loved ones continued to comb the area for signs of Cynthia, searching creeks and sewer drains and putting up flyers on utility poles.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

He said acquiring the additional sewer capacity would cost as much as $12 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Naula said he was cleaning trash near the corner of 88th and Grand that day when he saw as many as 10 people go in and out of the sewer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Scottish Water announced in January that water and sewer rates would go up 8.67% from April.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Nate scurries over to the curb and disappears inside the sewer.

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott