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Recent Examples of latrine The biggest clue was the discovery in 2006 of a latrine within the remains of a large timber building. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 Jan. 2025 The latrine helped date the home to pre-conquest times, when Harold was in power, and proved the home belonged to the elite, according to the study. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025 Researchers noted that the 2006 excavation identified a timber structure with a latrine inside. Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025 But, in Pakistan, as the trachoma elimination teams started building toilets and latrines, there was resistance. Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for latrine
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Noun
  • Sanitary services, like bathroom cleanings, may happen less frequently.
    Will McGough, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
  • In Node 3, the zone astronauts use for exercise and bathroom purposes, the chemical profile included a strong signal of cleaning products and disinfectants.
    Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • President Donald Trump and his allies have taken aim at transgender rights in particular by seeking to ban transgender women from participating in women's sports or using women's restrooms and by barring transgender people from serving in the U.S. military.
    Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Instead, when a seat mate gets up, use that as an opportunity to use the restroom and stretch your legs.
    Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Why is Crypto in the toilet if Trump is crypto king?
    Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
  • The picture of a snake lying in wait in a toilet is nightmare fuel for many and a shocking reality for one lodge.
    Kelli Bender, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025

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“Latrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latrine. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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