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
Footage shows brown water rushing over rocks and past trees, as rescue workers in red boats drive by flooded homes.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2025
On Wednesday, under constant rain in Chilpancingo, Guerrero’s capital, firefighters waded through brown water, while the authorities shined flashlights on splintered buildings.
From New York Times • Oct. 25, 2023
But the report also noted that brown water at hot water taps, like where inmates shower, “can indicate degradation of water quality in the building.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2023
Black cars bounced down the unpaved street, splashing through muddy potholes, sending up jets of brown water, but the drivers paid Joe little heed.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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