watering

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BMA resident doctor committee chair Dr Jack Fletcher accused the government of watering down elements of the deal at the last minute.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

New York’s White Horse Tavern, established in 1880, and Fraunces Tavern, site of Washington’s 1783 farewell to his troops, have become so popular with tourists, they more closely resemble theme parks than local watering holes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

On Wednesday, The Times reported that Bass was directly involved in watering down the city’s after-action report on the fire, citing unnamed sources.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

In the nearby town of Banissa, the man-made watering hole that once held 60,000 cubic metres of water is dry, leaving a barren expanse that children have turned into a playground.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

My mouth is watering, looking at all the food on the table.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle