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Recent Examples of standpipe
Firefighters inside the building realize that no standpipe exists.
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Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024
The standpipe had been cemented closed and was no longer functional.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 30 Apr. 2024
The state fire code requires that at least one standpipe be installed during construction.
—Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
Because of risks posed by faulty standpipes, NFPA calls for property owners to enact backup plans to lower the chance of firefighters having to seek out alternative water sources if fire erupts near a broken standpipe.
—Laura Crimaldi, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2023
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Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024
The standpipe had been cemented closed and was no longer functional.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 30 Apr. 2024
The state fire code requires that at least one standpipe be installed during construction.
—Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
Because of risks posed by faulty standpipes, NFPA calls for property owners to enact backup plans to lower the chance of firefighters having to seek out alternative water sources if fire erupts near a broken standpipe.
—Laura Crimaldi, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standpipe
Noun
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Just recently, three New Yorkers died in two separate fires during Code Blue weather, when selfish drivers parked in front of hydrants, delaying the firefighters’ movement of the hose.—
Andrew Ansbro,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Sidewalks also are finished, and a hydrant has been installed near the entrance off Old Statesville Highway (N.C. 115).—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Garbage disposal: Pour some down the drain with baking soda to help deodorize and cut grease.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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Mix 1 cup each of baking soda and vinegar and pour it down the drain.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This helps build habits and expectations through each stage of the funnel.—
Mustansir Paliwala,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Additional Tips to Keep Your Hummingbird Feeder at Its Best Use a funnel to fill the feeder to avoid drips and spills on the exterior.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The satellites are fitted with custom six-band, multispectral infrared cameras designed to capture imagery suitable for machine learning algorithms to accurately identify wildfires, differentiating them from misleading objects like smokestacks.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The satellites are fitted with custom six-band multispectral infrared cameras, designed to capture imagery suitable for machine learning algorithms to accurately identify wildfires – differentiating them from misleading objects like smokestacks.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Flies swarmed the beer spouts and nearby wall (17 of them) and the front counter to-go order shelves (14).—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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And about 42 flies buzzed around another kitchen, landing on beer spouts and clean dishes.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And more often than not, there was Abraham Lincoln, singing along in a black suit and a stovepipe hat.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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And more often than not, there was Abraham Lincoln, singing along in black suit and stovepipe hat.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Peels can create a huge mess in the drainpipes down the road.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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Nesting materials clog up gutters and drainpipes and lead to water or mold damage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Now Currently, most regulations that address phosphorus runoff cover sources that can be easily identified, such as discharge pipes.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The tent includes features such as a small TV room and visible air-conditioning pipes.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Standpipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standpipe. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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