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
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
The Water Trees, which the company plans to produce in the U.S., will hold water in a 4.8-millimeter-thick plastic membrane designed to resist fire and last for more than 20 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2025
Most of the plants in question are a variety known as succulents, named for their ability to hold water and survive in arid climates.
From BBC ● Dec. 25, 2024
Jasmin plays with her six dolls, giving them baths in an outdoor concrete trough the family uses to hold water.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
