cold water
Example Sentences
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"People think if you're a good swimmer it doesn't make any difference, but if you don't know how to counteract the panic, cold water shock can affect anybody," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
She said her son's strong level of fitness was why his death was such a powerful example of how cold water shock can affect anybody.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
Uniformed marksmen spray the mob with cold water.
From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026
The new Tide also would have to work better in cold water than existing products.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
That woke her up faster than a bucket of cold water.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
