water
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On Wednesday morning, a tsunami-like wall of water and mud powered down, caused by a glacial collapse that sent a torrent of debris downstream, burying homes and sweeping away bridges.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
The conflict fueled sulfuric-acid prices, a chemical crucial for food, metal, paper, computer chips and clean water.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
But the government said much more water - roughly a fifth of the supply - was lost through leaks.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
That’s why they deliberately wrote a scene in “Esta Isla” showing people getting water from a water truck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
If it weren’t for the fact that the water was near boiling, he would have thrown it across the small kitchen.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Several species of jellyfish are native and can be seen around the coast when the waters are warm.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
El Niño — the warm phase of a climate pattern — has contributed to warmer coastal waters, and combined with intense inland heat, that has led to warmer coastal temperatures, according to Ciliberti.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
In a study published in Science Advances on Wednesday, researchers equipped six of the toothed whales, sometimes called "unicorns of the sea," with satellite transmitters, and had them explore remote East Greenland waters.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
The waters around Sark are home to species including European spiny lobster, rays, catsharks, octopus and pink sea fans.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Ella tried to resist gazing into the dark waters or letting her imagination fill in what could be lurking down there.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
During the brief return, Jose Luis watered the plants and grabbed his electric razor.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
The proposal was watered down and in 2024 all commissioners, including Ferguson, voted in favor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
The field would be watered down, the traditionalists protested.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
The Scots' first game against Haiti doesn't kick off until 2am on 14 June and Kieran, a professional chef, has ensured all 150 guests making it through the night will be amply fed and watered.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
A tear dropped off Grandpa’s nose and watered a red rose.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
Over the past two decades, Sin City has cut its water consumption by a third, by promoting wastewater recycling and restricting lawn watering and swimming pool sizes.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
A baby bank says parents are turning to "unsafe" practices such as watering down baby formula milk to save money.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
The party was held at the Patriot’s Bar, a flag-filled watering hole at JPMorgan’s new skyscraper where Dimon has been hosting parties and social gatherings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
But not all sectors are in favour of watering it down.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
I turn my eyes to my sister to keep them from watering.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms - Introductory
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