cold water
Example Sentences
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He said the federal plan conflicts with permits that require sufficient cold water for salmon.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Humpback whales in the Southern Hemisphere live in well-defined pods and usually follow the same migratory routes every year, travelling between feeding areas in cold water and breeding grounds in the tropics.
From Barron's • May 20, 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
Sceptics have poured cold water on the wild theories surrounding the deaths.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Her hands felt good in the cold water.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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