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drainage

[drey-nij] / ˈdreɪ nɪdʒ /


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While Network Rail has closed the track leading up to the tunnel, it will also carry out track and infrastructure upgrades and drainage works in the Bristol and Patchway areas.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

"They needed to fix the drainage and not just paint it blue to make it look bright."

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The floors are plastic, punctuated with holes, presumably for drainage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

This year, attendees can sign up for free massages, red light therapy sessions, lymphatic drainage boots, and—thanks in part to a partnership with LEGO—partake in a series of analog “adult play” installations.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

Roz noticed a drainage pipe that crossed under the road.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown




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