rig
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Three stowaway baby rabbits have been rescued after being discovered on a drilling rig in the North Sea.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Murdoch uses a harvesting rig for leeks, but this year, because rain has forced dirt between the leaves, they are being gathered by hand into which affects his planning and costs.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
AI capacity can be added far quicker to the electrical grid via solar panels, he says, while building a nuclear power plant, oil rig, or gas pipeline takes years.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
At this point, the vehicle in front of the rig drives away.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
Over a hundred glass tables surrounded the rig, arranged in a large oval around it.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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