How to Use cold-water in a Sentence
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Snowmelt is making up the bulk of the water and cold-water shock is a real threat.
— The Oregonian, oregonlive, 27 May 2023 -
Since the fish is a cold-water species, warmer waterways is bad news.
— Jake Frederico, The Arizona Republic, 12 Aug. 2023 -
Try eating cold-water oily fish, dairy, beans, nuts, and legumes as a protein source more often.
— Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2023 -
To catch rainbows, start by targeting cold-water rivers and streams.
— Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 12 June 2024 -
The last few years have seen dozens of studies citing the benefits of cold-water swimming for longevity.
— Tamar Adler, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2024 -
There’s a certain logic to using a big bait in hopes of rousing lethargic cold-water fish.
— Will Ryan, Field & Stream, 5 July 2023 -
To its west, 73 miles of Pacific coastline lure beachcombers and cold-water surfers to its sandy shores and marine life lovers to its teaming tide pools.
— Jd Shadel, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2023 -
Soon after her birth, her parents moved to the nearby town of Hoylake, where home was a tiny workman’s house with an outdoor toilet, a cold-water tap and a tin tub for a bath.
— Benedict Nightingale, New York Times, 15 June 2023 -
Some of them spawn near the mouth of the Little Colorado River, where they would be unaffected by cold-water dam releases.
— Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 10 Mar. 2023 -
But the tradition is modernizing: in the past three years, small hotels with a focus on cold-water immersion have cropped up around the country.
— Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2024 -
Electric heat cable, designed to keep cold-water pipes from freezing, might seem to be a better solution.
— Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024 -
This system didn’t need electric power to cycle steam through a cold-water tank on a higher floor, or to let the resulting water drop back down to the pressure vessel.
— IEEE Spectrum, 31 Oct. 2011 -
Warmer surface waters in the eastern Pacific drive away cold-water fish that are the backbone of the fishing industry in much of Latin America.
— Nick Thompson, CNN, 14 July 2023 -
Stearns thinks so, alongside speedy access to basic measures like cold-water immersion baths.
— Laura López González, The New Republic, 25 July 2023 -
Orcas are most commonly seen in areas of cold-water upwelling, where deep, nutrient-rich waters rise toward the surface.
— Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024 -
Fire crew equipped with cold-water gear then went into the river and quickly recovered another victim from the submerged vehicle.
— Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2024 -
Bottom trawling can destroy habitats, churn up sediment and damage cold-water coral reefs.
— Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Jan. 2024 -
The show features a rotating list of hosts, who chat with locals about the region’s distinct flavor and partake in activities like cold-water swimming in Wales or cheese-making in Lancashire.
— Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024 -
The many cold plunge benefits certainly sound impressive, but the research on cold-water immersion is still limited.
— Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 7 July 2023 -
Among other things, schools are required to have cooling zones with cold-water immersion tubs that can reduce core body temperatures in case of heat illness and are to ensure that students are drinking enough electrolytes.
— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024 -
Detergents with cold-water formulas are also known to preserve colors, as washing clothes in hot water can cause color fading.
— Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Apr. 2023 -
An ice bath, also called cold-water immersion or cold therapy, is a training regimen in which a person submerges themself into a body of ice water for a period of time.
— Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 14 July 2023 -
Boca Chita Key has toilets, but no showers, sinks, or drinking water, while Elliott Key has restrooms, cold-water showers, picnic tables, grills, and drinking water (though campers are advised to bring their own in case the system goes down).
— Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2023 -
Hundreds of fish from various species took refuge in the chilly plumes the team artificially built, suggesting this might be a viable approach for keeping cold-water populations healthy as the planet continues to warm.
— Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Oct. 2023 -
Another study published in Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that athletes can use cold-water immersion to improve short-term feelings of relaxation.
— Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023 -
The Russian navy’s militarized cetaceans include warm-water bottlenose dolphins and cold-water belugas.
— David Axe, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023 -
The couple has incorporated many of Huberman’s protocols—morning sunlight, cold-water exposure, sauna sessions, and more—into their daily lives.
— Jamie Ducharme, Time, 28 June 2023 -
Strong currents, deep water and cold-water temperatures will create hazardous conditions for kayakers and other recreational water activities in areas above the Granite Reef Dam.
— Sydney Carruth, The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2023 -
Larger tailwaters located below reservoirs with regular cold-water releases are also good places to focus your fishing.
— Morgan Lyle, Field & Stream, 13 July 2023 -
Under the legislation, colleges would have to establish venue-specific heat illness emergency action plans that include details for using automatic external defibrillators and cold-water immersion equipment.
— Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2023
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Aphids on plants: Wash off with a hard jet of cold water.
— Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 23 June 2022 -
When ready to cook, gently rinse with cold water and pat dry.
— Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 7 June 2022 -
If the mixture feels too thick or lumpy, add more ice-cold water, 1 tsp.
— Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 13 June 2022 -
Add sweetbreads and enough cold water to submerge them.
— Kathleen Squires, WSJ, 16 June 2022 -
Place the potatoes in a medium pot and add cold water to cover by about 1 inch.
— Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 23 June 2022 -
Galindez said one way to cool the body temperature quickly is place cold water or ice in the groin area or armpits.
— Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2022 -
This high-performance dog life jacket keeps your pup afloat, and insulates them from cold water.
— Kelley Rebori, Popular Mechanics, 21 June 2022 -
For the best results, the brand recommends washing it in cold water and tumble drying it in low heat.
— Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 17 June 2022 -
Alexis then gradually adds a mixture of sour cream and cold water, which ensures a light and tender crust that's easy to roll out.
— Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2022 -
The separated father of four said higher rent and grocery costs have thrown cold water on his financial hopes.
— J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2024 -
To cold brew tea, fill a jar with cold water and add tea bags or loose-leaf tea, which can be held in a tea ball or reusable muslin tea bag for easier straining.
— Casey Barber, CNN, 13 June 2022 -
Other congregants began handing out cold water bottles, or standing among cars and holding hands to pray.
— Ruth Serven Smith | Rserven@al.com, al, 16 June 2022 -
Care instructions: To launder this duvet, wash it in a machine in cold water on a gentle cycle, then tumble dry it on low.
— Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2024 -
Keeping a pitcher of drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap to get cold water.
— Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2022 -
The North Santiam River has dangerous log jams in places and swift cold water, Zahn said.
— Staff and Wire Reports, oregonlive, 25 June 2022 -
For example, Dharma’s label says to use hot water, while conventional wisdom says to use cold water to avoid stains setting into the fabric.
— Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2024 -
Drain and rinse the rice with cold water to stop the cooking.
— Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 17 Nov. 2022 -
Remove the mixture from the heat, and stir in cold water.
— Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023 -
Drain the spinach, then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
— Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023 -
In the 1860s, experts agreed that the best kind of bath was a brief plunge in cold water.
— JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024 -
Just fill the Ice Barrel with cold water and ice, then take the plunge.
— Good Housekeeping, 15 Dec. 2022 -
Fill with cold water to a level 1 inch above the lentils.
— People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 -
Prep an ice bath: a big bowl, 1 tray of ice, lots of cold water.
— Paul Kita, Men's Health, 15 Dec. 2022 -
Unplug the drain and rinse the soapy clothes under cold water.
— Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023 -
Rinse with cold water, strain and set meat aside in large soup pot.
— Jacquelyne Germain, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2022 -
Start the potatoes in a pot of cold water and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
— Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 26 June 2022 -
Fill a large bowl with cold water and submerge the bag in the water.
— Samantha MacAvoy, Good Housekeeping, 27 June 2022 -
There are few things that can stop you in your tracks like a blast of cold water.
— Zachary MacK, Popular Mechanics, 30 June 2022 -
When you’re done in the water, wash it by hand in cold water and hang it to dry.
— Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 4 July 2023 -
Turn the garbage disposal on and run cold water as the peels grind.
— Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2023
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