cold water
Example Sentences
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Drain, rinse under cold water and transfer to the baking dish.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
The warm water, the result of change in currents and stalling of the typical cold water upwelling that occurred along the coast, was nutrient-poor and led to steep crashes in phytoplankton and anchovy populations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Government advice around contact with giant hogweed is to cover any affected skin immediately, wash with cold water and avoid exposure in the sun.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Lev Sercarz is fond of adding fenugreek, a fiber-rich herb, to hot or cold water to make a particularly bold-tasting infusion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Fadi’s euphoria fizzled like a coal drenched in cold water.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
