holding water
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When a water-absorbing material, or "sorbent," sits on top of the device, it sends out ultrasound waves tuned to break the bonds holding water molecules in place.
From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2025
Thousands of miles of levees crisscross the valley floor, holding water back or redirecting it where farmers need it.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2023
Lakes holding water from melted glaciers can overfill after heavy rain and burst, sending torrents rushing down mountain valleys.
From Reuters • Oct. 5, 2023
Legacy trees reduce flooding and erosion risk by holding water in the soil from heavy rains.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2023
They were standing by an empty rickshaw, wearing T-shirts, Kimberly with her golden hair tied back, her tall and lean husband, her small blond son and older red-haired daughter, all holding water bottles and smiling.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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