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
"They do an amazing job for nature, they eat grubs in the soil, they turn over the soil, they help soils drain and hold water".
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026
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
It should be clear that if even some of Bonta’s and Nusslock’s allegations hold water, Providence’s right to continue running the Eureka hospital should come under question.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2024
“Your argument doesn’t hold water at all, you sophist,” Miss Adebayo said, and dismissively downed what was in her glass.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
