broken water
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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It is not clear exactly what caused the landslide, but officials say it is likely the result of significant water in the area from the firefighting effort or broken water lines.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025
Memphis, Light, Gas and Water said it had repaired twenty-seven broken water mains since Saturday.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 18, 2024
But what you see in the town, as far as I know, is just caused by broken water pipes.
From Slate • Nov. 16, 2023
A broken water pump could have left Santiago’s pool half-empty, but it was fixed in time.
From Washington Times • Oct. 24, 2023
He picked an isolated but open space under a bent basketball rim, beside a broken water fountain.
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
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