gas well
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of gas well
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Example Sentences
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‘Utilities buy their gas well ahead of any weather events, thus reducing exposure to trading volatility.’
From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026
That includes mandating that natural gas well operators and power plants weatherize their equipment.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
"There's a requirement now to quantify emissions before and after plugging an oil and gas well," Biraud said.
From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2024
She noted that about 18 million Americans live one mile or less from an active oil or gas well.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2024
Strangely enough, before the matter of Chandler’s letter was reached, the discussion reached the work on the gas well that day.
From On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland by Sayler, H. L. (Harry Lincoln)
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