drinking water
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Martinez said the governor’s latest proposed budget builds on this record and shows Newsom’s continued commitment to the safe drinking water program.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The state has given more than $1.8 billion in grants for drinking water projects in low-income communities.
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
The increase in risk at an individual level is very small, and drinking water is much better for your health than sugary drinks like juices and soft drinks.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
When he needed drinking water, he set out a can and I filled it at the brook.
From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien
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