not drinking

Example Sentences

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"You could run into the extremes of eating too much, where if you're not drinking enough water to hydrate and exceed the amount of soluble and insoluble fiber, you can get constipated," Lee said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026

Weerakoon saw firsthand what could become more common in the States when working at a school in Queensland where many children were not drinking fluoridated water.

From Slate • Jul. 15, 2025

A YouGov survey of 18 to 24-year-olds shows Gen Z continue to be the most sober group overall, with 39% of them not drinking alcohol at all.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2025

The CDC recommends learning basic swimming and water safety skills, wearing a life jacket while boating and not drinking alcohol before or during swimming, boating, or other water activities.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2024

It had a large number of fairly well dressed young men hanging around out front, not drinking or gambling, not visibly occupied with anything except paying close attention to passing cars.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover