watered

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This was all before sources told The Times last week that Bass ordered an after-action report on the Palisades fire be — no pun intended — watered down to limit legal liability against the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

That means ensuring they are well watered, properly mulched, kept safe from harm from construction projects or digging, and are treated for potential pest infestations, says Brunner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

These plants are very "drought-tolerant" meaning they can survive for a long time without being watered.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

“If you had a tree or some garland with 1,000 lights, it might have 800. Things will just get watered down, and so you will be paying the same, if not more, for less.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

She led the way outside to the African lilies and pink roses, freshly watered by Jomo, and asked Ugwu to cut some.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie