coal mining
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The Justice family runs a sprawling coal mining enterprise that extends across the South.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
Between 1980 and 2010, an average of 5,853 people died in China annually from coal mining disasters, according to a tally by Nie.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
The town dates to the Middle Ages and has long been defined by coal mining, followed by steelworks and manufacturing.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
She notes that a proposed coal mining project near Union Bay in 2011 faced strong opposition.
From Science Daily ● May 6, 2026
“Maybe Norvelt can build a coal mining theme park with underground roller coasters zipping through the old mine shafts,” I suggested.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
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