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hot water

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as in soup

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Recent Examples of hot water Add the heavy cream, oil, egg, egg yolk, hot water, vanilla and vinegar and whisk for 1 minute until evenly combined and smooth. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 This summer, news reports revealed that multiple sailors had attempted to jump overboard amid shortages of fresh food, disruptions to hot water and laundry services and exhaustion. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 There's also hot water and a microwave in the lobby, mini fridges in each room, and cocktails at The Crocodile downstairs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 Researchers have tested high-temperature heat pumps at 320 degrees Fahrenheit and showed that the technology can provide industrial steam and hot water while reducing reliance on fossil fuels. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hot water

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Run by the art world’s favorite chef Mina Stone, the café serves an all-day menu of hearty salads, flavorful soups, Greek mezze and fancy toast.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
Sure, a big pot simmering on the stovetop is just the thing for a leisurely winter afternoon, but there’s a world of soups that are speedy without skimping on flavor.

— Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026

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For instance, one particular edge might require that the two nodes have the same color.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026
The moon is at roughly the same distance from Earth and crosses the same node of its orbit, so another remarkably similar eclipse occurs.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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