Example Sentences

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In the clear blue skies above Abu Dhabi, white contrails streak high above the sand-coloured villas and well-watered gardens.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

And while many in the L.A. area argue they should be allowed to keep plants if they’re well-watered, the board cannot single-handedly dictate water usage for ornamental vegetation across the state.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

Keep plants well-watered and, when the weather warms up, apply 2 inches of mulch to retain moisture, discourage weeds and regulate soil temperature.

From Washington Times • Jun. 6, 2023

Even in the high heat earlier in the summer, shaded and well-watered plants failed to thrive.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2021

On the one hand, perhaps almost any well-watered temperate or tropical area of the globe offers enough species of wild plants suitable for domestication.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond