water at the mouth
Example Sentences
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On a recent sweltering weekday morning, environmental scientist Rosi Dagit waded into the murky water at the mouth of the Los Angeles River.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2024
Soon the dogs, expecting a meal, would start to water at the mouth at sound of the bell.
From Time Magazine Archive
It consisted of ten different houses, which were built on tall and stout poles out in the water at the mouth of the river, about six to ten metres from the shore.
From The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II by Alexander Leslie
The dawn had broken when the hoarse siren of the steamer was heard down the Lewes, and by the time all hands were awake she was backing water at the mouth of the Gold.
From The Boy Scouts on the Yukon by Rudolf Mencl
“Yes,” said Mike, in a whisper, as a peculiar hollow plashing sound arose some distance down the low dark passage, and the water at the mouth became disturbed.
From Cormorant Crag A Tale of the Smuggling Days by W. (William) Rainey
