watered

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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

At the same time, neither the city of Los Angeles nor the county have routinely watered surviving public trees — which arborists say is essential to helping damaged trees recover.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The law and its subsequent reauthorizations ultimately made sure that minority citizens’ votes mattered, outlawing policies, such as gerrymandered maps, that watered down their political power.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

Switzerland watered down its proposed capital rules for UBS but will still require around $20 billion in additional capital.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The pan on the stovetop popped and sizzled with whatever she was cooking there, and Anya’s mouth watered.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack