drinkable

Example Sentences

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Israel depends on the plants for about 80% of its drinkable water.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Stable markets, regular Social Security checks, secure borders, transportation without tragedy, civil rights, drinkable water, and breathable air—if we’re doing our job, you don’t have to think about these things.

From Slate • Feb. 7, 2025

But less attention has been given to the impact data centres could have on the supply of fresh, drinkable water to homes and businesses.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2025

Fill jugs with drinkable water and refrigerate or freeze them in order to keep food or medicine cold during a potential power outage.

From Salon • May 10, 2024

Could we be so desperate for drinkable water that we’re willing to destroy the very machines that could create it, just to get that first sip?

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman