earthmoving
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of earthmoving
Example Sentences
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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
"My brother did his digger ticket so I thought I should try to get a dumper ticket so we can get some earthmoving done," Jay explained.
From BBC • Dec. 21, 2022
He said earthmoving machines, a DNA screening lab, and hepatitis vaccinations for the gravediggers were badly needed, but not to be had.
From The New Yorker • Dec. 5, 2018
Officer Delinko had clonked directly into one of Curly’s earthmoving machines.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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