fire hose
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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And resident Leung Ho-hin said he saw two neighbours try to use a fire hose, but "no water" came out.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
Even at that distance, the comet was losing water at a rate of about 40 kilograms per second, comparable to water blasting from a fully opened fire hose.
From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026
No surprise, there was a fire hose of AI-infused tech.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
The jet stream moves south, pointing a potential fire hose of moisture straight at California, especially in the southern section of the state.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025
We discovered that the faucet handle for a fire hose was missing—you wouldn’t be able to turn it on in a fire—and duly noted it on the form.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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