cold water
Example Sentences
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Bollore’s remarks poured cold water on Ackman’s efforts to land Universal, home to some of the world’s most successful artists, including Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and the Beatles.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
When Chinook salmon swim upstream from the ocean to spawn in rivers and creeks, they need cold water for their eggs to survive.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Ghost had an allergic reaction to the cold water, breaking out in red welts and shaking uncontrollably, the court heard, so the pair went back to Ghost's luxury beachside apartment rental to warm up.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
See also: Micron’s stock soars as new report throws cold water on the bear case: ‘This time is different.’
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
The main part of his body was dry, even though ice cold water dripped out of his hair and down his neck.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
