drinking water
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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In Fernández’s neighborhood just north of Porterville, residents stopped drinking water from their wells a few years ago.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
She noted that since 2012 California has declared access to clean, accessible and affordable drinking water a human right.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The Fukushima mayor said officials also saw the bear drinking water from a tap, adding it may have turned the handle itself, and describing it as being "extremely intelligent."
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Higher nitrate intake from vegetables was associated with a lower risk of dementia, while greater exposure to nitrate and nitrite from animal products, processed meats, and drinking water was linked to a higher risk.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Most of the Yunkish host drew their drinking water from the Skahazadhan, which Tyrion had known was a very bad idea even before the healer’s warning.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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