dozers

noun

plural of dozer
as in sleepers
one who sleeps the driver had to make an abrupt stop that wakened the dozers on the bus

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Recent Examples of dozers By evening, the request included four type-3 strike teams (20 engines), four hand crews, and two dozers. — Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026 Fire Department officials said strike teams, dozers, a hand crew and helicopters had been deployed in support of the incident. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026 At least 10 engines, two water tenders, six helicopters, three dozers, 10 hand crews and 200 personnel were assigned to the Putah Fire, according to firefighters. — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026 As of June 9, the Cal Fire unit is expected to have 15 engines, 12 hand crews, seven dozers and seven water tenders and about 265 total personnel assigned to the incident. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 9 June 2026 Caterpillar said dozers will deliver precision grading and earthmoving to improve efficiency, while compactors will automate surface preparation to ensure consistent quality and safer construction outcomes. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026 In a Saturday morning update, the Minnesota Incident Command System says the Stewart Trail Fire is 0% contained, but firefighters are working to establish a containment line with heavy equipment such as dozers, as well as handlines. — Cole Premo, CBS News, 16 May 2026
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sleepers
Noun
  • Side and back sleepers will be thrilled to add this set of queen pillows to their bed setup, while this 69%-off cervical neck pillow accommodates stomach sleepers.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
  • The cooling technology helps regulate temperature throughout the night, which is especially good news for hot sleepers.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
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