earthmoving
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of earthmoving
Example Sentences
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On July 6, 1962, the Energy Department set off a hydrogen bomb 75 miles southwest of Las Vegas, in the hopes of proving that nuclear weapons could be used for peaceful purposes, such as earthmoving.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
Heavy earthmoving equipment had been driven off road, large perennial shrubs were uprooted and an acre under active restoration was razed by bulldozer, the letters state.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2025
Because water is in short supply across the region, fire fighting largely involves excavating fire breaks with earthmoving equipment.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 13, 2023
More than 100 firefighters, as well as divers and earthmoving units, have been deployed to Ischia, Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said.
From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2022
Curly’s trailer had been towed, the earthmoving machines hauled away, the Travelin’ Johnnys returned to the toilet-rental company.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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