coal mining
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The Justice family runs a sprawling coal mining enterprise that extends across the South.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
Fatality rates in China's coal mining industry have fallen more than 90% since 1990, thanks to a package of safety reforms.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
The town dates to the Middle Ages and has long been defined by coal mining, followed by steelworks and manufacturing.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
Cumberland, British Columbia, grew out of coal mining.
From Science Daily ● May 6, 2026
Mom’s family did not share her aversion to coal mining.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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