water at the mouth

Example Sentences

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On a recent sweltering weekday morning, environmental scientist Rosi Dagit waded into the murky water at the mouth of the Los Angeles River.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2024

Soon the dogs, expecting a meal, would start to water at the mouth at sound of the bell.

From Time Magazine Archive

There was water at the mouth of the sewer, and he hopped toward it eagerly.

From Bumper, The White Rabbit by Prittie, Edwin John

Rob set his wheel over and spun the Flying Fish through the rougher water at the mouth of the inlet at as sharp an angle as he dared.

From The Boy Scouts of the Eagle Patrol by Goldfrap, John Henry

In the still water at the mouth of the Riviere Mistook, just above the Rapide aux Cedres, we went ashore on a level wooded bank to make our first camp and cook our dinner.

From Little Rivers; a book of essays in profitable idleness by Van Dyke, Henry