How to Use fresh water in a Sentence

fresh water

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  • It is drained, and fresh water comes out of the spouts.
    — Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 16 July 2023
  • Place enough fresh water in the pan to just cover the cod.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 5 Aug. 2020
  • Drain the beans in a colander and rinse with fresh water.
    — Sara Franklin, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The moment the water in the jar looks cloudy, get fresh water.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Drain the fresh water tank, the black/gray water tanks, the water heater, and the water heater lines.
    — Andrew Hard, chicagotribune.com, 22 Jan. 2021
  • And even glaciers could be helpful sources of fresh water.
    — Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2023
  • If fresh water is in short supply, why not remove the salt from the vast oceans?
    — Edward Ring, National Review, 15 Aug. 2022
  • Step 1: Check beans for small debris and rinse well in cool, fresh water.
    — Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Sep. 2021
  • In one corner of the ring is the salt water of the Gulf of Mexico, and in the other, the river’s fresh water.
    — Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Make sure your dog has access to plenty of fresh water at all times.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 July 2023
  • Salt water mixes with fresh water when the canal’s locks fill up.
    — Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2024
  • To keep the water fresh and clean, once a week, pour out the water gently so as to not touch the bulb and add fresh water to below the bulb.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Dec. 2020
  • The city plans to build a pipeline that would pump in fresh water from about 12 miles upriver, the statement said.
    — Allie Weintraub, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2023
  • This helps the animal survive when food and fresh water are sparse.
    — Richard Johnson, The Conversation, 22 Aug. 2022
  • In Maui, much of the fresh water comes from a series of streams that run out of the mountains and eventually into the ocean.
    — Shawn Hubler, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2023
  • The state’s fresh water legally resides in a public trust for the benefit of the people of Hawaii.
    — Shawn Hubler, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2023
  • Don’t forget to make fresh water available at all times.
    — Dallas News, 21 Dec. 2022
  • The Great Lakes' frigid fresh water used to keep shipwrecks so well preserved that divers could see dishes in the cupboards.
    — CBS News, 23 Sep. 2023
  • Make sure the middle of the plant has water in it at all times, and every few weeks, empty out the liquid and add fresh water.
    — Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2023
  • Snow has stopped falling; fresh water and warmth are waiting.
    — Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2023
  • Drain and cook: Drain soaking water; add 2 gallons fresh water and 1 cup salt to peanuts.
    — Matt and Ted Lee, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2023
  • Each of the safari tents have hardwood floors, a propane grill, cooking equipment, and fresh water.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Rinse the reservoir thoroughly, fill it with fresh water, and run a cleansing brew.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 25 Jan. 2021
  • The next morning, drain the oats then add them to a medium saucepan with four to five cups of fresh water and a pinch of kosher salt and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high.
    — Christina Chaey, Bon Appétit, 26 Sep. 2020
  • So my best choice for clean air, fresh water and virus-free living is Antarctica.
    — Steve West, sun-sentinel.com, 23 Oct. 2020
  • Today, the river is a vital source of fresh water in a very arid part of the world, serving over 23 million people.
    — Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Massage and squeeze the pillow gently to get rid of all dirt, then rinse thoroughly with fresh water.
    — Claire Gillespie, Health.com, 28 Sep. 2020
  • The tanks are as much PR as a solution to the rising salinity levels of fresh water.
    — Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Turn potted plants over to shake out water, then refill with fresh water.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
  • Though often crowded, Oval Beach offers tons of sandy fun with fresh water and plenty of sun.
    — Alec Brzezinski, Detroit Free Press, 28 May 2022

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