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Recent Examples of hatchway
The suspect was able to break in through an exterior hatchway, Appleby said.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2024
Additional officers surrounded the home before Tate exited the basement hatchway and was taken into custody, the report said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2024
Sailors who got snatched up were transported in the holds of small ships known as tenders, which resembled floating jails, with gratings bolted over the hatchways and marines standing guard with muskets and bayonets.
—David Grann, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023
Astronomer Mark Aaronson, 36, was killed in 1987 when a design flaw allowed the 150-ton revolving dome of the Kitt Peak Observatory in Arizona to continue rotating after it had been switched off, catching and crushing Aaronson in a hatchway.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
Working swiftly in the frigid water, divers inserted miniature ROVs through openings in the main hatchway and skylights in the crew’s cabins, officers’ mess, and captain’s stateroom.
—Roff Smith, National Geographic, 28 Aug. 2019
Everything lined up, including hatchways on the sidewalk that lead to cellars.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 7 June 2018
Dr. Petit managed to free himself and escape out the cellar hatchway as fire consumed the house.
—Washington Post, 17 July 2017
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2024
Additional officers surrounded the home before Tate exited the basement hatchway and was taken into custody, the report said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2024
Sailors who got snatched up were transported in the holds of small ships known as tenders, which resembled floating jails, with gratings bolted over the hatchways and marines standing guard with muskets and bayonets.
—David Grann, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023
Astronomer Mark Aaronson, 36, was killed in 1987 when a design flaw allowed the 150-ton revolving dome of the Kitt Peak Observatory in Arizona to continue rotating after it had been switched off, catching and crushing Aaronson in a hatchway.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
Working swiftly in the frigid water, divers inserted miniature ROVs through openings in the main hatchway and skylights in the crew’s cabins, officers’ mess, and captain’s stateroom.
—Roff Smith, National Geographic, 28 Aug. 2019
Everything lined up, including hatchways on the sidewalk that lead to cellars.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 7 June 2018
Dr. Petit managed to free himself and escape out the cellar hatchway as fire consumed the house.
—Washington Post, 17 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hatchway
Noun
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As this wrecking ball swings anew, policymakers across the region had better batten down the hatches.—
William Pesek,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Their chick hatches around February, grows to adult size and finally takes flight.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The complaint also states the couple has been improperly receiving deliveries at the main entrance door without notifying staff, and this also represents a violation of the association’s policies.—
Christyne D. Santisteban,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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Although natural charisma might get you in the door, knowing how to navigate conversations—especially when emotions run high—is a different skill set altogether.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Brown advises stocking up groceries and provisions in nearby Bristol, approximately 20 minutes from the park entrance.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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The company's production building was partially destroyed, and houses, the entrance to the subway, cars and the main water supply system were damaged.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Hatchway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hatchway. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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