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Recent Examples of drainpipeThe drainpipes were all rotten.—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 Peels can create a huge mess in the drainpipes down the road.—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024 Wet coffee grounds can easily clog your drainpipes, leading to costly repairs.—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025 Nesting materials clog up gutters and drainpipes and lead to water or mold damage.
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gutter
Noun
The project also includes the addition of a new multi-use path and drainage improvements including storm sewer installation, water main upgrades, construction of detention ponds and curb and gutter replacement, officials said.
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Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
3 July 2025
Most houses come equipped with those 24-inch long gutter extenders that do a great job of directing the water away from the foundation but deposit all that stormwater right onto the lawn.
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Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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