make water

phrase

1
of a boat : leak
2
: urinate

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Elsewhere in Greece, flames threatened homes on Kefalonia, forcing evacuations from inland communities as aircraft made water drops over the Ionian island. — Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 Such conditions can prevent aircraft from making water drops. — Thomas Adamson, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026 The surge caused leaks in two spots and sent sewage into the Merrimack River, making water unsafe for swimmers downstream at popular beaches. — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 30 June 2026

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