Recent Examples on the WebThe vehicle drove off the right side of the road, struck a concrete drainage culvert, and overturned, according to a Kansas City Police Department news release.—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2024 Local leaders have committed tens of millions of dollars to expand the street’s size, lighting, and drainage capabilities to accommodate the influx of new residents.—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2024 Fuel tanks will be buried near the exit onto Arkansas 229/U.S. 67, and plans include lighting, landscaping and drainage systems into the property's periphery.—Aaron Gettinger, arkansasonline.com, 3 Apr. 2024 This is caused by swelling in the sinuses that blocks the openings, prevents drainage and causes pressure to build up.—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2024 Several factors are contributing to the deterioration, including age, poor drainage and rising sea levels.—Emily Hung, NBC News, 23 Mar. 2024 The 10-square-mile Lake Xochimilco is a unique body of water, a natural drainage basin with slightly salty water.—Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 16 Mar. 2024 Plus, there’s a drainage hole with a silicone plug.—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2024 Look for an orchid pot with many small drainage holes in the bottom.—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2024
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