Etymology
Origin of holding tank
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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He believes high levels of gas were produced in the holding tank that exploded, which may have been ignited by a spark on the day of the incident.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2025
“It looked like a shark attack,” said Alexander Halvorson, who was in the same holding tank waiting to go to court that day.
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 Nebraska State Fire Marshal Agency said firefighters found a liquid holding tank that had been damaged in the explosion at the plant, which makes the highly flammable fuel additive.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 18, 2023
“You know how much Dusty Muleman got fined for dumping his holding tank? For fouling nature with that awful crap? Guess what his punishment was!”
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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