like water

Example Sentences

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Investors target AI-adjacent power generation, “rebuild America” funds, and sustainable options like water and clean energy.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“Preppers” hoard essentials like water, food and fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The citrus industry adopted it early, and zealously, taking to it like water, spraying it all over the ground until not one sign of non-citrus life remained.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

“Trade is like water — it will find a way,” Teodoro said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

Then louder and faster, a driving torrent falling slantways from the slate sky, like water from a sluice.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier