holding water
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When a water-absorbing material, or "sorbent," sits on top of the device, it sends out ultrasound waves tuned to break the bonds holding water molecules in place.
From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2025
Plans call for two large dams about 300 feet high and nine smaller dams covering about 14,0000 acres and holding water diverted from the Sacramento River.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024
Lakes holding water from melted glaciers can overfill and burst, sending torrents rushing down mountain valleys.
From Reuters • Oct. 6, 2023
Legacy trees reduce flooding and erosion risk by holding water in the soil from heavy rains.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2023
They were standing by an empty rickshaw, wearing T-shirts, Kimberly with her golden hair tied back, her tall and lean husband, her small blond son and older red-haired daughter, all holding water bottles and smiling.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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