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Recent Examples of latrine In particular, the existence of a latrine within a large timber building suggests that the whole building once belonged to a high-status figure. Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025 The biggest clue was the discovery in 2006 of a latrine within the remains of a large timber building. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 Jan. 2025 The latrine helped date the home to pre-conquest times, when Harold was in power, and proved the home belonged to the elite, according to the study. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025 Researchers noted that the 2006 excavation identified a timber structure with a latrine inside. Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for latrine
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Noun
  • Alternatively, guests can choose from 40 historic standalone cabins with full bathrooms and gas-log fireplaces.
    Sophie Mendel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
  • When Myrick’s home came with a barn door in the primary bathroom, her dislike for the trend heightened.
    Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • That’s something simple that companies can adjust, by investing in and consistently stocking free menstrual products in restrooms (especially for those unpredictable perimenopause periods), Wilson said.
    Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 28 Mar. 2025
  • All county shelters and housing programs must now follow the same policy, which includes specific regulations regarding restrooms, graffiti removal and crime prevention.
    Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Deputies responded to the home and alleged two children were locked in the shed with a portable toilet and no running water, according to an indictment cited by West Virginia MetroNews.
    Christine Pelisek, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The golden toilet was most certainly melted down and sold, worth about $3.6 million for the precious metal alone.
    The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 20 Mar. 2025

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“Latrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latrine. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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