deep water
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Our report found that by the time of the Deepwater Horizon calamity, federal regulators had been routinely rubber-stamping new ventures into deep water.
From Slate • Jan. 14, 2026
Companies worried about overdependence on American shale oil and gas resources are looking at deep water exploration opportunities.
From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025
The electric wheels on Rona's chair were skidding with the deep water and it was dangerous, so she had to sit outside.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025
"Washed up by deep water currents? Trawled up by fishermen? We'll probably never know," said Ms Reid.
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025
Fear sank and settled at the bottom of the deep water.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
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