drinking water
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The Colorado River provides drinking water for more than 40 million people and fuels hydropower across seven states.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
More than 90% of Kuwait’s drinking water comes from desalination, much of it produced at facilities integrated with power plants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Another report by the association estimated that over the next 25 years total drinking water infrastructure construction needs are projected to reach a cost of $2.4 trillion across the nation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
The ban applies to all customers that Thames Water supplies with drinking water and comes into effect on Thursday.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
There was another one drinking water and it became motionless upon seeing me.
From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah
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