brown water
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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"My water has been off for days and when it did come back on last night it was brown water running through."
From BBC • May 28, 2026
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
The newest measures were unveiled at a virtual town hall held months after people in St. Croix complained about red and brown water coming out of their taps.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2024
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
Its fluffy green branches stretched across the cracked cement and hung over the soupy brown water of the Chattana River.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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