cold water

Example Sentences

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"It pours some cold water on the enthusiasm of students coming through the system," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

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

"Even on warm days, the water can still be very cold and cold water shock is highly dangerous," a spokesperson said in a social media post on Monday afternoon.

From BBC • May 26, 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

That hit like a bucket of cold water.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles