deep water
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My younger sister, however, developed a years-long fear of deep water, even our 11-foot-deep pool.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
In particular, they examined changes in pressure at the ocean bottom to estimate the movement of deep water below about 1,000 meters.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026
“The issue is these Orinoco Belt heavy oil projects are like deep water developments. They are capital intensive and require long-term planning, and an ability to hold your breath for a while.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Irshad said he wanted to implement safety measures in the area as part of this, including life jackets and a fence around areas of particularly deep water.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
The rocks and the deep water were no good to us.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
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