proper drainage

collocation in English

meaningsofproperanddrainage

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proper
adjective
uk
/ˈprɒp.ər/us
/ˈprɑː.pɚ/
real, satisfactory, suitable, ...
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drainage
noun[U]
uk
/ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/us
/ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/
the system of water or waste liquids flowing away from somewhere into the ground or ...
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(Definition ofproperanddrainagefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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What is wanted also isproperdrainageof the land to which the fertiliser is to be applied.
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The county council, as the health authority, told them that they would have to put inproperdrainagefacilities, so what did they do?
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I pay tribute to the two chairmen of the groups that provide that money, because money is needed forproperdrainageand football facilities.
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The builders have left streets unfinished, and failed to provide street lighting or evenproperdrainage.
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A proper study should be undertaken to ensure thatproperdrainageis provided.
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You can increase enormously its productivity, byproperdrainageand liming.
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A proper tarmacadamed surface would also permitproperdrainageand it would be more durable.
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Properdrainageis the foundation of any type of farming.
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What can be done when there is a so-called factory engaged in making substances like this withoutproperdrainage?
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The second danger is that river boards may widen, deepen, and straighten river courses beyond what is necessary forproperdrainage.
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Local authorities already have discretion to approve for grant the whole or part of the cost of providing aproperdrainagesystem for a house.
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We have to sink new shafts, getproperdrainageschemes, drive new roads, improve haulage, introduce power loading machinery and better ventilation.
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There is noproperdrainagein the area which can cover such a village as that.
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The provision of a proper water supply andproperdrainagein this country must be regarded as a national service.
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Such sites must inevitably be located well down the dales where they can be sufficiently screened and command the necessary water supplies andproperdrainage.
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This is connected withproperdrainage, and the horrifying details to which we have listened emphasise the importance of a proper system of drainage.
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It is remarkable that not until 1926 have we discovered the need forproperdrainageof the land.
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I cannot conceive anything more vital to the health and well-being of the country than aproperdrainageand water supply.
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That means that we must put concession funds into housing and into creating an infrastructure ofproperdrainage, water supplies and sewage systems.
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Better public health resulted fromproperdrainage, and water being piped into homes made bathing possible for everyone.
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