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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The two-car garage, upgraded with electrical and plumbing infrastructure for an additional washer and dryer, has a 16-foot ceiling that provides ample height for vehicle lifts to double its capacity.
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Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
This policy helps cover the cost of repairing and replacing devices and systems essential to your home, from HVAC to plumbing to refrigeration.
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Caroline Ernst,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
This policy helps cover the cost of repairing and replacing devices and systems essential to your home, from HVAC to plumbing to refrigeration.
—
Caroline Ernst,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Cisco Oliviera, who fixes plumbing problems at district schools, told the board that his layoff notice arrived on his birthday.
—
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
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Calvelli brings leadership experience across global sports, with expertise in building and scaling world class sports organizations and commercial platforms.
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Sustainable growth means systems, cash and people scaling in lockstep.
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Even if polls point to a majority, a potential coalition spanning left, right, center and Arab parties would face real difficulty forming a government – and keeping it together.
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In April, LinkedIn ranked real estate as the second fastest-growing sector for new grads over the last three years, spanning those who recently completed their high school diploma, associate’s degree, bachelor’s, or apprenticeship.
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“Plumbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumbing. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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