hold water
Example Sentences
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"There is little doubt that, in any case, the justification of an imminent attack on the US does not hold water," he added.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
And in July a landmark review of the "failing" water sector in England and Wales recommended stronger regulation to hold water companies to account.
From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2025
It reaffirms that wetlands must actually touch jurisdictional waters and consistently hold water for minimum periods every year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 19, 2025
Lawson-Remer said the reasons Vargas cited for the delay don’t hold water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2024
A landslide would dam Spirit Lake and hold water in, not create a surge out.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
