coal mine
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of coal mine
First recorded in 1605–15
Example Sentences
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"Coal mine closures are inevitable, but economic hardship and social strife for workers are not," she said.
From Reuters • Oct. 10, 2023
Coal mine operators and miners cannot legally be given advance notice of an inspection — a law that is punishable by a fine of $15,000 or one to five years in prison.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2022
Another high-profile strike has been ongoing for months at the Warrior Met Coal mine in Alabama.
From Fox News • Dec. 21, 2021
Coal mine accidents have been common in Russia since Soviet times, with some attributed to the sporadic enforcement of regulations.
From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2021
Coal mine operator Perry Markley, of rural McCune, had constructed the shovel with the help of his father, Samuel, and older brother, Ben.
From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2018
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