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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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No hydrants Countryside Fire District personnel battled a house fire on March 1 in Long Grove, the district reported.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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There were no hydrants nearby, so the brigade was left pumping out water from their meager supply.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The obvious impact will be longer battery life while the handset uses the same performance levels, or more performance for a similar battery drain compared to last year’s Pixel 9 family.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Off-setting the decreasing talent pipeline and skills drain, leaders must pivot policies, procedures, and workplace culture to facilitate the new whole life career model to ensure future talent and benefit from the longevity advantage.—
Sheila Callaham,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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To wit, a red blazer and overcoat in a fuzzy mohair beckoned, sumptuous funnel neck leathers, and sharp black tailoring on blazers and pleated pants.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Modern tools make top-of-funnel sourcing more cost-effective, so hiring managers can provide insights early in the process and align the skills their team needs with recruiters’ efforts.—
Ishan Gupta,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 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.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Mar. 2025
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The problems caused by antitrust today extend far beyond those of the smokestack era.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Each artist has reimagined the teapot’s distinctive elements such as the spout and handle by playing with scale and proportions, and experimenting with different glazes, finishes and textures, even when working with traditional mediums like porcelain and ceramic.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Green water Make green water pour out of the bathroom faucet by using a Q-tip to put green food dye under the faucet spout.—
Kimberly Stoney,
Parents,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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Meanwhile, eliminate stovepipes that inhibit information sharing between tracking agencies.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 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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Bell had opened the pipe steam valve by hand, which kept the lights on two hours after Titanic hit the iceberg, saving hundreds of lives.—
Sean Kingsley,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2025
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The initial test site is near UC Irvine’s recreation center, with pipes running beneath daycare facilities, and future experiments are planned for UC San Diego’s campus.—
Jesse Kuehn,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Standpipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standpipe. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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