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drinkable

[dring-kuh-buhl] / ˈdrɪŋ kə bəl /


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"It's not a sought-after taste in wines, so even if they're still drinkable, they won't be marketed," he predicted.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

Schools in the Balti area have moved to online learning, while authorities focus on delivering tankers of drinkable water to the local population.

From BBC Mar. 17, 2026

Few breakfasts and refreshment breaks didn’t include someone squeezing a cylinder of icy concentrate into a pitcher, adding water and stirring until it became a drinkable delight.

From Salon Feb. 6, 2026

And though Barolo, especially one that’s well aged, ranks among the greatest Italian reds, your Italian wine-loving friend might prefer something that’s drinkable right away.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 27, 2025

The solar stills were the only other possible source of drinkable water.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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