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as in pipe
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
all of the wiring for the converted residential loft is concealed in a vertical trough
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Recent Examples of trough
Over the past two months, the S & P 500 has absorbed its largest drawdown since the spring — roughly 6% peak-to-trough — without any lasting technical damage.
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Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
The recurring trough frequently pushed the jet stream south, helping curve storms northward parallel to the East Coast and then out to sea, following the prevailing west to east wind pattern.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
The most powerful portion of the storm was expected in the area late Tuesday night into Wednesday, with showers continuing into Christmas Day on Thursday, and a second trough pushing into the region Friday into Saturday.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
In addition to replacing the wooden trough, the agency also continued the build out of the Green Line Train Protection System, meant to prevent head-on collisions on the tracks, and other improvements, including modernizing signals and brightening stations.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
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But now, without improved results between the pipes, the Atlantic Division win the Leafs earned last season feels improbable.—
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Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg white halves.—
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Legal experts note people playing ding-dong ditch can also face charges, with offenses ranging from criminal trespass to disorderly conduct.—
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In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.—
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Tiny gaps around garages, vents, gutters, and foundations let mice squeeze inside unless openings are properly sealed.—
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Some other key tips to consider include clearing your gutters and checking your roof for anything that could cause problems.—
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Angelic children are conduits between life and death.—
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That may not be considered overly important, but the media remain the best conduit between the England team and its supporters, even in the social media age.—
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Throw on anything from a shearling jacket, long trench, or oversized hoodie, to a fuzzy, faux fur coat or chunky sweater dress with this stylish headgear.—
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To learn why dating in Nashville, in particular, may be so tough, The Tennessean interviewed Music City's Gen Z and Millennial crowds who have spent their time in the dating trenches.—
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Mounted externally on the KSOT, the ‘Piranha’ torpedo was loaded into the starboard-side launch tube.—
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Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid travels back up from the stomach into the esophagus (tube connecting the throat to the stomach).—
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If reaching shelter is not possible, either stay inside your car, covering your head, or abandon the vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.—
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
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Becker called out funnel-neck jackets, bra tops and balloon pants as important items.—
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The Thai restaurant received a yellow placard after inspectors discovered the handwashing sink was blocked with a funnel and dish soap.—
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“Trough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trough. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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