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That shift can train a veritable fire hose of tropical moisture at Southern California, potentially leading to significant rainfall across the region — albeit at the cost of drier-than-usual conditions elsewhere.—Los Angeles Times,
10 Aug. 2026 What may feel like drinking from a fire hose to many, Downs has taken on any challenge the coaching staff has thrown at him.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Aug. 2026 Many descriptive phrases recur no matter who is speaking, which makes the author’s prose feel like a fire hose aimed at the reader.—
Carolyn Kellogg,
The Atlantic,
8 July 2026 Keeping up with Truth Social posts, press conferences and off-the-cuff Oval Office remarks from the president can feel like drinking from a fire hose.—
Kevin Maloney,
The Conversation,
18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fire hose