as in sea
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth
for hundreds of years people from Atlantic Canada have made their living from the brine
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Recent Examples of brine
Over the years, the brand expanded, adding stuffing, gravies, and brines to its holiday lineup, earning a spot at tables across the nation.
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
An explosion of a tank that stored an oil and brine solution at General Motors' Milford Proving Ground has left two homes damaged, but no injuries.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2024
Find items like milk, oil, and brine in your next cocktail because culinary connoisseurs are finding customers more and more intrigued by savory sips over sweet ones.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
Texas Department of Transportation said crews applied brine on roads, bridges and overpasses Friday ahead of the freezing temperatures.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2025
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
An explosion of a tank that stored an oil and brine solution at General Motors' Milford Proving Ground has left two homes damaged, but no injuries.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2024
Find items like milk, oil, and brine in your next cocktail because culinary connoisseurs are finding customers more and more intrigued by savory sips over sweet ones.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
Texas Department of Transportation said crews applied brine on roads, bridges and overpasses Friday ahead of the freezing temperatures.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Brine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brine. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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