de-mining
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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She began agitating — so far unsuccessfully — for sappers, or de-mining specialists, to clear the grove.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2024
He said that South Korea has also sent the de-mining equipment and other aid items that had been requested by Ukraine.
From Washington Times • Jul. 15, 2023
Earlier this month, Yoon said in written responses to questions from The Associated Press that supplies of de-mining equipment, ambulances and other non-military materials “are in the works” following a request from Ukraine.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 15, 2023
He'd just finished a de-mining mission on the nearby frontlines to the east of the tiny, ruined village of Predtechyne, outside Bakhmut.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2023
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said last week about 30% of Ukrainian territory had been mined by Russians and that the government was focused on de-mining agricultural land as quickly as possible.
From Reuters • May 2, 2023
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