drinking water
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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To stay safe during a heatwave, Dr Fathahudeen's advice to people is to keep drinking water even when not thirsty, wear loose, light-coloured clothing and use an umbrella.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
Some of Amazon’s data centers use treated wastewater rather than drinking water.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The state has given more than $1.8 billion in grants for drinking water projects in low-income communities.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The Fukushima mayor said officials also saw the bear drinking water from a tap, adding it may have turned the handle itself, and describing it as being "extremely intelligent."
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
We fill a handful of shells with drinking water and go back to the beach.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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