Example Sentences

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Charities were concerned that lower income families were watering down the formula or struggling to pay for other essentials because of the high cost.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

Angel said she was “shocked” by the drop in their water bill, to about a third of what they were paying when they were watering their lawn.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2024

Even though her eyes were watering from the tear gas, España Mesa said she was “happy because a lot of people came today. It’s as if people have woken up.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 24, 2023

On the podium, Rosberg’s eyes were watering as the weight of his achievement sank in and he thanked his wife, who also wiped away tears nearby.

From Time • Nov. 27, 2016

His eyes were watering, but no tears spilled out.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson