Example Sentences

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In this tempest in a spit bucket, the Drys come across as virtue signalers, while the Wets are unnecessarily defensive.

From Washington Post • Jan. 13, 2022

He supplied a certificate of authenticity duly signed, because it was essential to differentiate the “New Shelton Wets” selected by him from ordinary New Shelton Wets available in shops.

From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2011

Since the last session Wets had run their strength up from 187 to 272.

From Time Magazine Archive

The portion of the decision pleasing to Wets was the section freeing the liquor purchaser from responsibility in the "simple sale" of liquor.

From Time Magazine Archive

It seems there are two De Wets, Piet and Christian.

From In the Ranks of the C.I.V. by Childers, Erskine