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  • noun Plural form of borehole.

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Examples

  • This is shown in boreholes, retreating glaciers and other evidence found in nature, said Gerald North, a geosciences professor at Texas A&M University who chaired the academy's panel.

    Boing Boing 2006

  • This is shown in boreholes, retreating glaciers and other evidence found in nature, said Gerald North, a geosciences professor at Texas A&M University who chaired the academy’s panel.

    Think Progress » New Study: All Warming Is Not Created Equal 2006

  • The square containing the boreholes is the center of life in Dobley, packed with camels, cows, goats and sheep which their owners keep alive at great expense.

    Aiding Somali Herders a Factor in Fighting Famine 2011

  • Suzman said most of the money was used for educating the children up to tertiary level, providing vocational training and income-generating equipment to the widows, and providing infrastructural development such as boreholes in their communities.

    ANC Daily News Briefing 1998

  • On his part, Odoch promised to address the local needs such as boreholes, bridges and classroom desks.

    AllAfrica News: Latest 2010

  • On his part, Odoch promised to address the local needs such as boreholes, bridges and classroom desks.

    AllAfrica News: Latest 2010

  • Time is critical to ensure ownership, management and maintenance of community assets such as boreholes, community schools and health centres.

    The Guardian World News 2010

  • It reports some serious criticisms from the project steering committee (which includes representatives of local government) who claim that there has been relatively little infrastructure (such as boreholes, new classrooms) to show for the money spent.

    The Guardian World News 2009

  • It reports some serious criticisms from the project steering committee (which includes representatives of local government) who claim that there has been relatively little infrastructure (such as boreholes, new classrooms) to show for the money spent.

    The Guardian World News 2009

  • It reports some serious criticisms from the project steering committee (which includes representatives of local government) who claim that there has been relatively little infrastructure (such as boreholes, new classrooms) to show for the money spent.

    Blogposts | guardian.co.uk 2009

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