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When a water-absorbing material, or "sorbent," sits on top of the device, it sends out ultrasound waves tuned to break the bonds holding water molecules in place.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 20, 2025

Becky Malby, who chairs the Ilkley Clean River Group, said they were "delighted" to receive the support of Mr Sharkey who was "fantastic at holding water companies to account".

From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2024

Thousands of miles of levees crisscross the valley floor, holding water back or redirecting it where farmers need it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2023

Lakes holding water from melted glaciers can overfill after heavy rain and burst, sending torrents rushing down mountain valleys.

From Reuters ● Oct. 5, 2023

They were standing by an empty rickshaw, wearing T-shirts, Kimberly with her golden hair tied back, her tall and lean husband, her small blond son and older red-haired daughter, all holding water bottles and smiling.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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