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Collieries

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Definition

Collieries are coal mines or the buildings and equipment associated with coal mining.

Synonyms & similar words

colliery pit coalfields

Example sentences

  1. 1. The collieries in this area have been closed for decades.
  2. 2. My great-grandfather used to work in the collieries.
  3. 3. The collieries provided many jobs for the local community.
  4. 4. The coal extracted from the collieries was used to fuel the nearby power plants.
  5. 5. The government invested in modernizing the collieries to improve safety.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Coal mining is tough work, but the men in the collieries are strong.' - Unknown
  • 2. 'The collieries were the heart of the community, providing employment and fuel.' - Jane Smith
  • 3. 'In the darkness of the collieries, a hidden world of hard labor exists.' - John Doe

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