coal miner
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Andrew Duncan, a 28-year-old coal miner in Indiana, told AFP on Thursday that he had struggled in recent years as US policy had shifted away from the fuel.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Born in Welch, W. Va., the son of a coal miner grew up in Los Angeles and attended Hamilton High before going on to play at Los Angeles City College and USC.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
In May 2023, Munger purchased shares of coal miner Consol Energy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025
Reynolds said his grandfather was a coal miner, but told his son "don't go down the mines".
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025
His father, Anthony, had been living on his own since age fourteen, first as a coal miner and boxer, then as a construction worker.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
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