cold water
Example Sentences
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“These developments throw cold water on the idea of a swift de-escalation in the Persian Gulf,” analysts at ING said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
“You know, he’s going to go in first, like getting into the cold water in the sea. I felt protected and supported in that whole process.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
I dashed cold water on that speculation last March .
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
"I was in the bathroom. I just splashed some cold water on me, started over again," Noskova said.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Her words are like a splash of cold water, and I hear Dr. Crowchild’s voice in my head.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
