drinkable

Example Sentences

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Many countries in the Middle East get more than three-quarters of their drinkable water from desalination.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Israel depends on the plants for about 80% of its drinkable water.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Official estimates suggest that around 55% of the town's drinkable water is lost to leaking pipes.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

But Pi is only able to relate the fanciful version of events that allowed him to survive for so long at sea without food or drinkable water.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

“There must be drinkable water between the force field and the wheel,” Peeta insists.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins