Example Sentences

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Oh my gosh, just looking at this menu right now, my mouth is watering.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

But Mr Shapps faces criticism he is watering down promises, although anti-HS2 campaigners welcomed the news.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2021

The gardener is watering succulents, mango trees, and my tiny fruit garden of watermelon and bell pepper.

From Salon • Jul. 12, 2021

She hopes that somebody is watering the grapefruit at least.

From The New Yorker • Mar. 20, 2017

I’m ashamed to realize that my mouth is watering.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan