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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 Its significance was not recognized at the time, but archaeologists have since determined that high-status homes began integrating latrines in the 10th century, so the structure was most likely part of King Harold's residence. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 Jan. 2025 Researchers noted that the 2006 excavation identified a timber structure with a latrine inside. Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025 Most Popular Stories of 2020 Crocodiles in Egypt, latrines in Rome, two timely syllabi, plus interviews with an epidemiologist and a theoretical physicist, were readers' favorites this year. JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for latrine
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Noun
  • The Navy Exchange opened up early so families could use the bathrooms.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
  • The tennis center, which will contain a bathroom, is powered by solar panels on its roof.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • Free tampons and pads are available in the restroom, said Onyx Theater General Manager Celine Negrete.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2025
  • American River Wellness surveyed 3,017 drivers and truckers to find the nation’s best public restrooms, with three from Connecticut making the list.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2025
Noun
  • The inmates escaped in the early morning hours of May 16, ripping out a toilet and sink unit and going through a hole in the wall, officials said.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 23 May 2025
  • Inside, the inmates then cut through the pipes connected to the sink and toilet to remove them and escape through the wall.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 21 May 2025

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