Examples of water main in a Sentence
The water main burst and flooded the street.
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Our population decline is a direct and indisputable contributor to potholes, water main breaks and poorly kept parks.
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Zac Blanchard, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2025
The recent water main break reminded us all how critical effective communication is during emergencies.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Crews are working Tuesday to assist the hundreds of families who were displaced after a water main break flooded a Detroit neighborhood.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 19 Feb. 2025
Around 30% of public schools in Prince George's County were forced to close last week due to a water main break, and PGCPS has taken five snow days.
March 17 will be used as a makeup day, and the school year is extended until at least June 18.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025
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Zac Blanchard, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2025
The recent water main break reminded us all how critical effective communication is during emergencies.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Crews are working Tuesday to assist the hundreds of families who were displaced after a water main break flooded a Detroit neighborhood.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 19 Feb. 2025
Around 30% of public schools in Prince George's County were forced to close last week due to a water main break, and PGCPS has taken five snow days.
March 17 will be used as a makeup day, and the school year is extended until at least June 18.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Water main.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20main. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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