make water

phrase

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of a boat : leak
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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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“Make water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20water. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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