coal mine
Americannoun
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coal mines
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Origin of coal mine
First recorded in 1605–15
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With public financing, they developed a pilot program to collect the runoff at a retired coal mine in Mount Storm.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
The blaze, which killed 28 people, comes shortly after similar incidents at a coal mine and another at a fireworks factory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Measles is the canary in the coal mine for vaccination and public health, and at this moment, the canary is singing a doleful tune.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
Hopes of finding survivors have been all but extinguished at the Liushenyu coal mine.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
The road out of town led past the coal mine, and Jack blew the bus horn at the tipple.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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