as in scaling
to measure the depth of (as a body of water) typically with a weighted line
plumbed the bay to make sure it was deep enough for the ship
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Cisco Oliviera, who fixes plumbing problems at district schools, told the board that his layoff notice arrived on his birthday.
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Joan Murray, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
In fact, improperly using your garbage disposal can lead to stubborn clogs, dull blades, and plumbing emergencies.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
If brands spent the last few years plumbing the looks and vibes of the early 2000s — Miu Miu’s low-rise waistlines and Abercrombie’s prep and all that — ‘90s fever has now taken hold.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
When to Call a Professional DIYers without plumbing experience should not attempt this project on their own.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
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Joan Murray, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
In fact, improperly using your garbage disposal can lead to stubborn clogs, dull blades, and plumbing emergencies.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
If brands spent the last few years plumbing the looks and vibes of the early 2000s — Miu Miu’s low-rise waistlines and Abercrombie’s prep and all that — ‘90s fever has now taken hold.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
When to Call a Professional DIYers without plumbing experience should not attempt this project on their own.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
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McKinsey’s 2025 survey of nearly 2,000 organizations found that almost two-thirds have not begun scaling AI across the enterprise, with data quality as the primary blocker.—
Andy Kohm,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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McCauley brings more than two decades of experience scaling high-growth software companies.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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The winner is almost sure to win the seat in November over token Republican opposition in the deep-blue district spanning the Upper East Side and Upper West Side that Nadler held for more than three decades.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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In addition to the fill, there are five closed coal ash impoundments spanning 11 acres on the plant’s southwest corner, the statement said.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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“Plumbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumbing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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