de-mining
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The barrels of oil themselves depend on the de-mining of the strait, transit terms and restart timelines.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
Navy action facilitates its de-mining and other preparations in the area, it’s doubly a threat to the regime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
But before the underwater de-mining mission can even begin, Vitalii's group needs to identify the object, as missiles and a wealth of World War Two unexploded bombs sit on the seabed alongside Russian sea mines.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
Slovakia’s current government has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine, delivering weapons, ammunition and de-mining equipment to Kyiv and offering to train Ukrainian forces.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 1, 2023
“People do want to go back, but there’s landmine clearance, which is a huge security threat,” she said, adding that government estimates expect de-mining operations to cost $25 billion and take three decades.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2023
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