back-water
Example Sentences
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"They've created a couple of dams. In doing so, this is holding back water and it's slowing the flow and it's created this amazing wetland area that's now brimming with wildlife."
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025
Chronic shortages of water from the Colorado River, a key source for Southern California, are also forcing water managers to make plans for scaling back water use.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2024
The cities will need to carefully treat garbage and other waste materials to get back water and create more soil for farming.
From NewsForKids.net • Feb. 12, 2024
Clogged gutters can back water up onto your roof, causing mold and damage.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2023
Early that afternoon, Leah and I had been sent to bring back water.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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