flood water

Frequency: 8.016.5 per million words

(usually floodwater or floodwaters)

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Examples (10)

  • The flood water reached the second floor of many homes.
  • Emergency crews worked to pump out the flood water from the basement.
  • Contaminated flood water poses serious health risks to residents.
  • The flood water receded slowly after the storm passed.
  • Children were warned to stay away from the dangerous flood water.
  • The flood water carried debris and mud throughout the neighborhood.
  • Volunteers helped remove furniture damaged by flood water.
  • The city tested the flood water for harmful bacteria and chemicals.
  • Rising flood water forced hundreds of families to evacuate.
  • Insurance companies assessed damage caused by flood water.