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Recent Examples of girder
Fire investigators estimated that the fire under the bridge reached at least 2,000 degrees when the steel girders began to melt.
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Mike Schell, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
More:Daniel Carter Beard Bridge repairs expected to take until March
A factory in Bowling Green, Kentucky is making new girders for the bridge which are expected to arrive by Jan. 13.
—Mike Schell, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
Then, crews can install the girders and begin work on a new concrete deck.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 17 Dec. 2024
Those recent inspections on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16 found that in addition to a fourth girder that will need to be replaced, the deck has separated from the girders, leaving a large portion of the deck unsupported, ODOT said.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 25 Nov. 2024
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Mike Schell, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
More:Daniel Carter Beard Bridge repairs expected to take until March
A factory in Bowling Green, Kentucky is making new girders for the bridge which are expected to arrive by Jan. 13.
—Mike Schell, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
Then, crews can install the girders and begin work on a new concrete deck.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 17 Dec. 2024
Those recent inspections on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16 found that in addition to a fourth girder that will need to be replaced, the deck has separated from the girders, leaving a large portion of the deck unsupported, ODOT said.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for girder
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In the east building, work has begun in the attic where hundreds of wooden beams support the structure as site workers begin repairing the plaster before roof work can begin.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2025
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Soaring cream ceilings are accented with black beams.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
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Fans elsewhere in the ground will see a one-tier stand with space for 5,500 fans, all with an unimpeded view thanks to a cantilever roof that has been designed to amplify the noise generated below.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Particular attention has been dedicated to the troublesome East Stand, with a cantilever among ideas floated, and potential tweaks to the corners at both ends of the pitch, but whether any are feasible is unclear.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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Before the bracket was even revealed, Florida vaulted over Auburn and Duke on the betting board after winning the SEC tournament title over Tennessee.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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President Donald Trump is set Monday to visit the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to preside over a board meeting after ousting the center's leadership last month and naming himself the new board chairman.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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Other ideas include: Transforming your space into something magical with balloon arches Setting up tents for a cozy sleep space Stringing some fairy lights for atmosphere Doing a special table setting like a tea party, or something that matches your theme Don’t Forget About the Food!—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2025
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There was a red carpet, a balloon arch, pyro, and a throne prepared for her.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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The kindergarten playground, weathered from decades of brutal winters, had turned hazardous; at times, sharp screws protruded from some of the equipment, and kids routinely got splinters from the wooden crossbeams.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2024
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The subcommittee's review also noted that the crossbeam and noose weren't added to the wood base until the 1 p.m. hour — the same hour when the riotous mob began attacking police officers and advancing toward and beyond the police line.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2024
Noun
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The men's quarterfinal loss in the conference tournament left the Aztecs on the bubble, but the team has now made the bracket for five straight years.—
Kate Murphy,
Axios,
17 Mar. 2025
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Read more about perfect March Madness brackets here.—
Jim Sergent,
USA TODAY,
16 Mar. 2025
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Outside, the ocean-facing pool and spa are surrounded by a stone patio, a fire pit, a bocce ball court, a chicken coop, and a lemon arbor.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2025
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In order to be a tree city, the community must adhere to standards laid out by the Arbor Day Foundation such as creating a public tree care ordinance, and an arbor day celebration.—
Graham P. Johnson,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2024
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Dawn Caldwell, Highlands Ranch Sign up for Sound Off to get a weekly roundup of our columns, editorials and more.—
DP Opinion,
The Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2025
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Your recent column said it could be spent only on medical expenses.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Girder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/girder. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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