back water
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"They've created a couple of dams. In doing so, this is holding back water and it's slowing the flow and it's created this amazing wetland area that's now brimming with wildlife."
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025
Chronic shortages of supplies from the Colorado River, a key source for Southern California, are also forcing water managers to make plans for scaling back water use.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2024
The cities will need to carefully treat garbage and other waste materials to get back water and create more soil for farming.
From NewsForKids.net • Feb. 12, 2024
Still, many see agave as a viable alternative as California — which supplies the bulk of the country’s produce — explores ways to cut back water use.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2023
“If any of you can’t make it, just wait here. I’ll have them send back water from camp.”
From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac
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