watergate
Example Sentences
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This is a very personal, literal watergate, and it has made Selleck the new face of celebrity drought-shaming, a term of our times for high-profile people who flout state-mandated efforts to curb water consumption.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 8, 2015
There it had been hoped to build a palace worthy of the Leauge of Nations with a magnificent watergate in memory of all the soldiers who were killed in the war.
From Time Magazine Archive
Mr. Holwell consented, and as soon as it was perfectly dark, Charlie issued out at the watergate, took off his coat, waistcoat, and boots, and entered the stream.
From With Clive in India Or, The Beginnings of an Empire by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
The two women hid themselves in the reeds, and Pharaoh's daughter appeared with her attendants at the watergate.
From Historical Miniatures by Strindberg, August
On an outlying work commanding the watergate eight thirty-two pounders were mounted.
From With Clive in India Or, The Beginnings of an Empire by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
