brown water
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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During every road trip, Russell would bring along a jug full of its brown water with him to sprinkle on the opponent’s field.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025
The newest measures were unveiled at a virtual town hall held months after people in St. Croix complained about red and brown water coming out of their taps.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2024
A burst water pipe that cut supply off on Christmas Day has left some residents with "brown" water, they have claimed.
From BBC • Dec. 26, 2023
In the Renacimiento neighborhood, residents padded through streets flooded with murky brown water as high as ankle-level, and lamented the lack of aid.
From Reuters • Oct. 29, 2023
They played follow the leader and ran up and down the bank and jumped in the cold brown water.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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