watered
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“The ‘Full Fare Rule’ is a vital underpinning of modern flight shopping and must not be repealed or watered down in any way,” wrote Jason Rabinowitz on July 8.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Fisk’s flamboyance and Gould’s bribes made the Erie’s watered stock seem obviously crooked.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 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
Grass is being watered and cut to FIFA-regulation height to ensure that players don't get any surprises when they take to the field in Los Angeles and Seattle, the venues for their group-stage games.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
I finished patting the dirt down with my fingers, and while Mom watered the plants, I stood up, wiping my hands off on my jeans.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
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