Example sentences of "[prep] water was the " in BNC.
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| 1 | First attempt to link the opposite shores of a considerable stretch of water was the link between Dover and Cap Griz Nez in 1850 . |
| 2 | One tablespoon full of powder mixed with two of water was the equivalent of one average sized whole egg . |
| 3 | All authorities agreed that adding the substance to water was the best way to limit the daily dosage . |
| 4 | No , what really frightened old Shallot and turned my innards to water was the thought of the beast Wolsey served , Henry VIII by the grace of God , King of England , Ireland and France . |
| 5 | Also driven by water was the ‘ gig-mill ’ , used for teasing woven cloth by means of teasels secured to rollers . |