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free water

American  
[free waw-ter] / ˈfri ˈwɔ tər /

noun

  1. water that is not chemically or physically bonded to another substance.

  2. water that is able to flow without physical restraints or obstructions.


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Temperatures are expected to reach 28C in Westminster on the day, with Pride in London encouraging attendees to bring a reusable water bottle and use the free water refill stations at the event's stages.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

As with the tickets themselves, this free water comes at a cost: infinite, slow-moving lines that only grow and never shrink.

From Slate Jun. 16, 2026

The new solutions help supplement more traditional methods to manage the heat, which include giant fans, trucks distributing free water and mist systems that help cool crowds.

From Barron's May 26, 2026

After Benevides’ death, Swift fans organized an online petition to create a law that would provide free water at all venues in Brazil.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 27, 2023

As it soaked up the earth’s free water, sea levels fell by 450 feet.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

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