Etymology
Origin of holding tank
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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"From the start of the plant all the way through to the holding tank, the complete biogas system was dangerous," he said.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2025
Sometime after noon, another transgender woman in the holding tank asked a deputy whether a bus would come for them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2025
Another detail the woman who turned us away never heard is that Clyde's birthday, listed on the name tag taped to his holding tank, is two days after RayRay's death.
From Salon ● Dec. 6, 2024
The only issue in the recovery occurred on May 21, when 300 to 600 gallons of pumped groundwater overflowed from a holding tank, officials said.
From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2023
The PSU was a holding tank, not a place where people improved.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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